Brisbane artist Kim Wilson returns to Mitchell Fine Art in Fortitude Valley this November with her second solo exhibition, Luxury. Running from 18 November to 12 December 2025, the exhibition celebrates the beauty of nature while reflecting on its fragility and the looming threat of ecological decline.
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Through her combination of realism and surrealism, Wilson draws attention to the complex relationship between humans and the natural world. The gallery describes Luxury as a series that calls attention to this fraught relationship, reminding audiences of the responsibility we all share to protect the only planet we have.
Rather than painting sweeping landscapes, Kim Wilson focuses on intimate details. She depicts nature through richly detailed and closely observed glimpses instead of panoramic scenes, showing what she calls the “quiet mess of details” that are often overlooked. Her work blurs the line between what is “known nature” and “felt nature”, suggesting both what nature looks like and how it feels.
The exhibition explores the tension between human beauty and human destructiveness. Wilson’s paintings heighten awareness by unsettling the familiar, hinting at the fragility of what we see, and providing an emotional intensity that strict realism alone might not convey.
Much of the inspiration for Luxury comes from Wilson’s extensive travels to some of the most remote regions of the world. Her experiences include journeys through northern Russia, the sub-Antarctic Islands, Africa, the USA, Canada, and small island nations across the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. These travels continue to influence her practice and deepen her exploration of nature’s contrasts.
Wilson’s art invites viewers to look closely, to appreciate nature’s beauty both large and small, and to recognise the importance of caring for the planet. It reflects a belief that protecting the environment is not optional, but essential to our survival.
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An exhibition opening will be held on Friday 21 November from 6 to 8 pm at Mitchell Fine Art, located at 86 Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley. The event is free and open to the public, with no RSVP required. The gallery is open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, with onsite parking available.
Published 10-November-2025
