Sad News I'm afraid - we have just got word that the much loved artist, Trevor 'Turbo' Brown, has passed away quite suddenly. The KOG Crew are shocked and deeply saddened by the news, and out of respect we have removed all of his artwork from our website until we have time to process the announcement.

We took great delight in sharing Turbo's deadly depictions of the Dreamtime with his first solo show at KOG back in 2014. Since then, he's had a strong following and continued to collect an impressive collection of accolades, awards and exhibitions. Just last year he was Highly Commended at the Cossak Art Awards, and selected for Sovereignty, a major exhibition at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne, focusing on the contemporary art of First Nations peoples of South East Australia. 

There were times in Turbo's life when he did it tough, but his wit, street-smarts and flair gave him a strength of character, a resilience, and an endearing personality which I think is evident in his work. He moved everyone lucky enough to spend time with him.

I will continue to smile every time I see Turbo's Art - and like to think he has travelled safely home to his Latje Latje Country. Farewell Turbo, you will be sorely missed.

Kate Owen Gallery sends our deepest condolences the the family and the Koorie Communities. 

Image © Saville Coble

Fresh from her recent travels to central Australia, Sarrita King joins Kate Owen Gallery as our resident artist in October

Expect to see some exciting new styles as Sarrita draws upon the inspiration gained from her reconnection with her desert roots and her fellow artists.  

Sarrita will be in the gallery

8 October - 23 October

12 - 6 mondays, thursdays & fridays 

10 - 6 weekends

Vast Interiors

30 July – 28 August

A unique installation that fuses decorative and fine art pieces

Kate Owen Gallery & Sounds Like Home have collaborated on a unique installation; showcasing how Indigenous artworks expressing ancient themes and landscapes can enhance contemporary living spaces. 

The ‘white cube’ ideology of the gallery space will be overturned, as curators develop five distinctly different rooms that offer fresh perspectives on the art of home décor. 

 A delightful juxtaposition of the chic and traditional to create diverse, out of the box aesthetics that embody the essence of modern day luxury living in Sydney’s Inner West.

black + white | 2 july - 17 july

We are excited to announce that our July exhibition will be a diverse show of contemporary Indigenous artworks inspired by ancient Dreamings and the Australian landscape.

Included will be works by widely acclaimed artists Barbara Weir, Dorothy Napangardi, Nyilyari Tjapangati, Warlimpirringa Tjapaltjarri and Yinarupa Nangala. The work of these artists is featured in many of the major galleries and collections in Australia and internationally.

Geoff has recently travelled to the Northern Territory to commission works specially painted in black and white for this exhibition; most notably by artists not known for works in this colour palette. The stand out is this incredible 3m piece by the granddaughter of Minnie Pwerle, Charmaine Pwerle. This artwork will take pride of place in the exhibition.

Stay tuned - more information to come!

black + white | 2 july - 17 july