SALA Festival 2024

Unity Housing is proud to be part of SALA Festival 2024.

We are thrilled to host two exhibitions this year – in the Adelaide CBD and in Millicent, Limestone Coast.

Visit the exhibitions at the Hutt Street Library (235 Hutt Street, Adelaide) from 1 August to 13 September (opening hours are Mon-Fri 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am- 2pm) and at the Millicent Library and Gallery (14 Ridge Terrace, Millicent) from 2 August to Sunday 18 August (opening hours are Tues-Thurs 9am to 5.30pm, Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 8.30am-12.30pm and Sun 2pm-4pm).

Please visit and support our exhibitions which feature art from tenants and staff, showcasing diverse talents and creativity.

If you can’t make it to the physical exhibitions, you can see all the original artworks by Unity Housing tenants and staff below (click on any image to enlarge it). If you would like to make a purchase, please contact Lesley Standaloft on 0439 310 434 or l.standaloft@unityhousing.org.au.

Abel Evans

Abel is a self-taught abstract artist from Adelaide. He primarily works with acrylic on canvas while sometimes incorporating mixed media. He draws inspiration from nature, music and life experiences.

Untitled #2

PRICE: $100
SIZE: 20cm x 20cm
MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas

Wave Splash

PRICE: $100
SIZE: 20cm x 20cm
MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: The calm ocean is disrupted by the break of the waves, showing the true chaotic nature of the water.

Celestial Calm

PRICE: $100
SIZE: 13cm x 13cm
MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: The quietness of the clouds floating by and the silence of the twinkling of the stars; what a beautiful place.

Annette Chand

Relaxing With Lavendar

PRICE: $70
MEDIUM: Photography
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: A relaxing day out at lavender farm.

Forever Friends

PRICE: $70
MEDIUM: Photography
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Rare capture of friendship.

Coastal Beauty

PRICE: $70
MEDIUM: Photography
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Coastal walk at Phillip Island, Victoria.

Coral

Coral has painted in oils since retiring and finds it very relaxing. It is her go-to for calm and fun.

Outback Colours

PRICE: $150
SIZE: 70cm x 50cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: As the sun captures the colours on the rock faces, the whole landscape shimmers.

David Vermeeren

Untitled

Not for sale
SIZE: 30cm x 15cm
MEDIUM: Mixed penmanship
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Idle drawings.

Untitled

Not for sale
SIZE: 30cm x 15cm
MEDIUM: 
Mixed penmanship
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Idle drawings.

Debra Russell

Debra is a mixed media artist, working with charcoal, acrylic, oil and alcohol ink. Her work is usually representational with a focus on animal and flora themes.

Dante Graham

Not for sale
SIZE: A5 (14.8cm x 21cm)
MEDIUM: Charcoal and pan pastel on paper
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: A true to life portrait of a friend’s cat.

Emu v Warhol

PRICE: $85 framed, $55 unframed (multiple unframed copies available)
SIZE: A3 (32cm x 41cm)
MEDIUM: 
Print on paper
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: An interpretation of Andy Warhol’s pop art style, utilising a charcoal image of an emu drawn a few years ago.

Desmakas

After completing a Bachelor of Visual Art Design in 2010, Desma exhibited around Adelaide. More of Desma’s work can be seen at the Findon Library during SALA Festival.

Curly Tails

PRICE: $150
SIZE: 60cm sq
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Inspired by water and horse tails and Aboriginal work in the Adelaide Art Gallery.

Imitating the Greats

PRICE: $150
SIZE: A3 (33cm x 43cm)
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas paper
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Oil paint sketch of a woman’s face.

Flying Bike Rider

PRICE: $300
SIZE: 55cm x 76cm
MEDIUM: 
Oil on canvas
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Inspired by life on a bike as a struggling young mum.

Jenni Howes

Jenni has been creating art in many forms including painting, drawing and natural sculptures. This piece uses items both found and sourced locally. This artwork looks at the natural tolerance and annual processing that takes and challenges the natural world “tolerance”.

Toll-erance

PRICE: $150
SIZE: 41cmH x 37.5cmL x 46cmW
MEDIUM: Wire stand, string, wood, various trees
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: This work looks at how life is the same as nature, various levels of tolerance replicated, taking its toll and evolving into ‘Toll-erance’.

Julie Cutts

Julie is an abstract artist who displays her art in SALA Festival exhibitions and markets.

Steps

PRICE: $30
SIZE: 30cm x 40cm
MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Paint with sponge brush, many colours.

Flying Around

PRICE: $30
SIZE: 30cm x 40cm
MEDIUM: 
Acrylic on canvas
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Paint with cloth, many colours.

K. Tonkin

K. has always enjoyed painting. She enjoys painting (acrylic) seascapes although it’s challenging. Her favourite artist is Bob Ross.

Bird of Paradise

SOLD
SIZE: 65cm x 35cm
MEDIUM: Acrylic
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Modern impression of a Bird of Paradise.

Candy Cloud Wave

PRICE: $120
SIZE: 50cm x 30cm
MEDIUM: Acrylic
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Candy coloured cloud and perfect wave.

Moonlight Wave

PRICE: $80
MEDIUM: 
Acrylic
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Waves at beach after dark in moonlight.

Feeding Flamingo

SOLD
SIZE: 15cm x 10cm

Dolly the Weimanarer

Not for sale
SIZE:
40cm x 30cm

Margaret Harmse

Margaret is a self-taught artist, with a love of drawing, who started painting in 2022. Margaret enjoys creating art that is different, using colours and painting anything that comes to mind.

Lingering of Joy

PRICE: $75
MEDIUM: Acrylic
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: A friend’s grandson asked Margaret to paint a cat.

The Last Moment

PRICE: $150
MEDIUM: 
Acrylic
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: The painting of the cold mountainous region with the swift river flowing fast with a sense of tranquility in it. This is Margaret’s first scenic painting.

Patrick Reid

Patrick has a mental illness and paints what he feels at the time.

Shadow of a Tree

PRICE: $20
SIZE: 45cm x 45cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Abstract of a shadow of a tree.

Egyptian

PRICE: $25
SIZE: 30cm x 40cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Abstract Egyptian hieroglyphics (framed).

Peta Tyy Hatch

Scratch

PRICE: $450
SIZE: 50cm x 60cm
MEDIUM: Acrylic
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Colour, the cat and God lift your mood.

The Claw

PRICE: $450
SIZE: 50cm x 60cm
MEDIUM: Water colour
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: A mesh of colour, the cat, God and me (our mood).

The Stare

PRICE: $450
SIZE: 42cm x 49cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: When you focus, focus, focus on the rainbow and just stare.

Crossed Hearts

PRICE: $150
SIZE: 40cm x 31cm
MEDIUM: Oil pastel
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: When heart ties make you cry.

Robyn

After a significant life event, Robyn returned to painting and rediscovered her love for artistic expression. She enjoys various mediums and styles, allowing her natural curiosity to guide her artistic journey.

Tallow Beach, Byron Bay

PRICE: $160
MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas

Felix

PRICE: $160
MEDIUM: Acrylic on board

Sue-Ann

Since beginning classes a couple of years ago, Sue-Ann has been mostly doing her art at home. She has progressed to seascapes after mostly using a paint pouring technique to create either an abstract piece or enhancing, as she did with ‘Serene Woman’, in two separate stages to create.

Serene Woman

PRICE: $75
SIZE: 40cm x 50cm
MEDIUM: Acrylic and varnished
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: The bright colours are to reflect serenity and the lines take a female form.

Fish Galore

PRICE: $25
SIZE: 32cm x 22cm
MEDIUM: Acrylic varnished
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: An experimentation using a balloon to make the fish shapes and enhanced the features made.

Seaside Fantasy

PRICE: $50
SIZE: 40cm x 40cm
MEDIUM: Acrylic and varnished
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: A vibrant, colourful seascape to be whimsical and dreamy.

Suzanne

Suzanne has been doing art since 12. It helps her relax and gives peace of mind.

Moonlight

PRICE: $150
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: A reminder of moonlight.

Storke

PRICE: $150
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: An elegant Storke against the sun.

Love of Daisies

PRICE: $150
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Childhood daisies.

Thi

Thi’s inspiration comes while out walking. She finds it very calming as it clears her head and brings ideas.

Sunset in Henley Beach

Not for sale
SIZE:
60cm x 60cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Found inspiration while walking in Henley Beach.

Tina De La Fontaine

Bee Immersed

SOLD
SIZE: A3 (A2 frame) 29.7cm x 42cm
MEDIUM: Photography

Bee Busy

SOLD
SIZE:
A3 (A2 frame) 29.7cm x 42cm
MEDIUM: Photography
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Inspired by the words of William Blake, “The busy bee has no time for sorrow.”

Just Be

SOLD
SIZE: A3 (A2 frame)
MEDIUM: Photography

Tomi Tahtela

Emergence

PRICE: $730
SIZE: 1m x 1m
MEDIUM: Acrylic oil on canvas
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: The work depicts the artist’s personal journey through a dark inner place to emerge into a lighter state of being. The Enso circle (red circle), in brilliant red, is placed as an expression of life, showing both the beginning and the end.

Koi with Enso Circle

PRICE: $480
SIZE: 1m x 1m
MEDIUM: Acrylic oil on canvas
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Zen circle with the flow of Koi. Expressing enlightenment, emptiness, freedom and the freedom of no mind.

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