The timed auction ends Thursday September 3rd at 8:00pm. Whoever holds the highest bid at the auction closing time wins.
Marley Alvarez
Home Among the Gumtrees, 2025
Acrylic, oil pastel on canvas
Height 76.5 cm x Width 76.5 cm
Artwork is stretched and ready to hang & comes with a certificate of authenticity
Starting Bid: $1,500
Inspired by the artist’s time living in Myocum — a small town with no general store, just rolling hills stretching endlessly into the horizon — Home Among the Gumtrees captures the quiet beauty of rural life. Soft layers evoke the serenity of open skies, drifting clouds, grazing cows, and the magic of shooting stars glimpsed from the artist’s own backyard.
This piece is both grounding and expansive, a reflection of simplicity, connection to land, and the calm rhythm of country living. A true one-off original, it comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and is designed to bring warmth, story, and atmosphere to any space.
Artist Bio: Marley Alvarez’s art practice is rooted in exploring emotion through dynamic forms, layered textures, and vibrant colour. Drawing inspiration from the shifting landscapes of nature, the fluidity of music, and the complexities of human experience, Alvarez creates work that moves between intuition and structure — an abstract language that speaks directly to the senses.
Her process is experimental and fearless, often beginning with playful marks or collaborative sketches, before being layered with colour and texture to reveal unexpected rhythms and depth. This intuitive way of working allows her pieces to feel alive, unfolding with movement and emotion.
Alvarez has gained recognition for her evocative, thought provoking artworks that invite viewers to pause, reflect, and connect. Each painting carries a sense of vitality, a reminder of the beauty, energy, and calm that art can bring into our lives and spaces.
You can find my paintings at the ‘Smokey Bottle Shop’ in Lennox Head, NSW Australia.
Dimensions:
76.5 cm x 76.5 cm