Liz Gray

Liz Gray is a West Australian visual artist based in Perth, renowned for her large scale, emotive paintings of women, engaging with the natural world and with each other. Originally from South Africa, she has lived in Western Australia for the last 20 years, developing deep and enduring connections to the region. Liz’s latest body of work reflects moments of connection shaped by coastal life in Australia – between people and their animals and with the natural world itself.

“The figures I paint exist within a landscape defined by vast skies, intense light and long horizons, where daily life is inseparable from the natural environment. Animals are not accessories to the human figure but companions and witnesses, grounding the work in tenderness, loyalty and mutual recognition.”

Liz holds a Bachelor of Fine Art from Rhodes University in South Africa and studied under influential members of the “Grahamstown group”. Her work is held in private and public collections around the world. She has been a finalist on numerous art awards, including the prestigious Invitation Art award in WA. 

Liz works from her studio in North Perth and exhibits in select galleries across Australia. She accepts commissioned work and enjoys working with buyers to create site specific work.