A portrait of Wonder Woman - just because I love her!! She’s “the man that can”. She represents the possibility and potential of life without war, hate or violence, and she is a beacon of hope to all who find themselves in need. I watch the two DC movies “Wonder Woman” and “Wonder Woman 1984” on repeat when I’m painting. I think we can all use a bit of Goddess in our lives! This piece is a vibrant synthesis of pop art and expressionism, where bold acrylic splashes meet a nostalgic figure. Crafted with dynamic energy and dripping with passion, it's an artwork that bursts with the spirit of realism tempered by a playful heart. My painting depicts her underwater, striding towards the viewer, surrounded by colourful marine life. She has her trademark long, flowing hair and is dressed in her bright outfit with red and blue patterns with white reflections, creating a striking contrast against the various shades of blue and green representing the water. The use of bold colours and dynamic movement emphasises her strength and the fluidity and lively feel of the underwater environment. Meant to evoke woman power and a dash of joy, it carries the essence of the "superhero within" alongside the gravity of iconic imagery. A statement of cultural memory meets modern expressionism; it will electrify any space with its animated soul!

Kerry Inkster

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The world of women swimming underwater features strongly in my work. I’m a contemporary painter and underwater photographer from Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. My paintings explore the female figure and face through poetic symbolism, paint itself, light, colour and personal journal, and have a distinctive, bright palette with saturated tones and contrasting light. I use Notan principles, a term derived from the Japanese language, literally means “light-dark balance”. I find it to be an excellent tool for simplifying composition of complex scenes and to see value instead of colour. This encourages my exploration of colour, employing Paul Gauguin’s synthetics style, where I aim to synthesise three features into my work: the outward appearance of natural forms; my feelings about my subject; and the purity of the aesthetic considerations of line, colour and form.