Welcome
Melony Kara Smirniotis is a textural painter and the Director of Gallery 11:11 in North Epping, Sydney Australia. As an Artist, her subject matter falls into three series; ocean, earth and floral. The ocean series explores aerial and underwater environments. 'Coral textures' as a sub series, expresses her connection to the colours and textures of the coral reef, most recently, with her visit to Hawaii. The earth series explores her local landscape 'Wallumatta Region' and the floral series celebrates local gardens with the assistance of local passionate gardeners sharing their story.
In the studio, Melony pushes herself to engage in the exploration of a wide range of tools and mediums. As a textural Artist, her signature style is identified by the detailed layers of tactile markings on the canvas that play with the light as the viewer moves around the composition.
Artist Intention ~ Sculptural
Earth Series ~
Inspired by Australian bushland and the quiet beauty of the natural world, the Earth Series explores texture, light and the enduring presence of trees, rock formations and native landscapes. These works celebrate the resilience, intelligence and interconnectedness of nature, inviting viewers to slow down and experience the landscape with a renewed sense of curiosity.
Through painting and sculptural surfaces, I explore the relationship between light, movement, perspective and form, inviting viewers to slow down, look more closely, and reconnect with the wonder of the natural world.
Ocean Series
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The ocean has been a constant source of inspiration throughout my practice. Over the years, I've explored it from many perspectives—looking down from the sky while flying, skydiving, parasailing and in helicopters; standing at the water's edge; and, more recently, beneath the surface of the Great Barrier Reef.
The evolving Coral Series has grown from repeated visits to the reef, where I was completely captivated by the extraordinary diversity of coral, light, colour and form. These experiences continue to deepen my appreciation of the ocean's beauty, fragility and resilience, inspiring work that celebrates our connection with the natural world and encourages a sense of wonder and stewardship.
Garden Series
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Gardens have long been a place of inspiration, reflection and quiet discovery within my practice. Drawn to their ever-changing beauty, I explore light, movement, colour and seasonal transformation, creating expressive works that celebrate both cultivated and native landscapes while inviting viewers to reconnect with the wonder of nature.
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Introducing the
'Origins Series'
This series is an invitation to witness the early stages of creation. It highlights the importance of foundational studies and exploratory fields in building something meaningful. The paintings are both personal and universal, offering a space to consider how all things begin and evolve.
The painting reflects a process of returning—letting forms overlap, repeat, and build density without forcing resolution. The greens and flowering pinks suggest a space that is familiar but not specific, shaped more by feeling than by place.
Origins looks at beginnings not as clean starts, but as something we fall back into again and again. In this work, blooming is less an event and more a state of being immersed.
Melony Kara Smirniotis is represented by:
