Barbara Tyson’s latest show ‘A Masterful Exhibition’ will transport you into another world filled with snapshots of life’s fleeting moments. This latest body of work includes moments of deep contemplation, the passion of dance, the movement of crowds and the pleasure of water. As the winner of the 2016 ANL Maritime Art Award - water is certainly a subject matter that Tyson has mastered, the same could also be said for the human figure with multiple finalist works in both the Archibald Prize and the Doug Moran.

In this exhibition Tyson has pushed herself technically – striving to recreate movement blurring colours, the fall and folding of material and what Tyson is mostly known for - light reflecting off bodies in water. This exhibition not only shows off Tyson’s artistic technique but her beautiful use of colour and her dreamy views of what our world looks like from the deep blue.  

Awards and achievements

4 Archibald Prize entries
“Salon des Refusés” Finalist 2003
1st, 2nd & 3rd Peoples Choice Award, St Kevins 37th Annual Art Show
28 solo Exhibitions 2004-2011
25 group Exhibitions 2002-2010
Highly Commended Camberwell Rotary Art Show 2011
Archibald Prize Finalist 2011
Highly Commended Camberwell Rotary Art Show 2012
Winner “Salon des Refusés”, Peoples Choice 2012
2016    ANL Maritime Art Award
Winner: "The Voyagers Return" by Barbara Tyson

For the month of June, Manyung Gallery will be showcasing Barbara’s stunning works throughout all  our galleries on the Mornington Peninsula.

Opening dates:

Mt Eliza Gallery - Friday 1st June

Flinders Gallery - Saturday 9th June

Sorrento Gallery - Saturday 23rd June