SEA OF DREAMS
ROSIE TURNER
Sea of Dreams is an exploration of the unconscious, using the ocean as a metaphor for the inner world of dreams, memory, and emotion. Drawing on artist Rosie Turner’s interest in Jungian dream analysis, surrealism, and personal storytelling, the exhibition brings together paintings, ceramics, and prints that reflect the fluid and symbolic nature of the psyche. Sea motifs like shark eggs, pearls, and spiralling shells sit alongside the edge of a dagger, a hunting trap, and the cold stare of a sphynx. This contrast is designed by the artist to be both unsettling and seductive. With soft pinks, deep blues, and shimmering silver tones, these works create a space that sits between waking and dreaming - a place where images from the depths of the mind gently rise to the surface.
Open 1—10 August.
Continuing online until 15 August.
Life Drawing with Rosie Turner
$40.
6—8pm Wednesday 6th August
One night only!
Dive into the surreal with a special life drawing session held inside the Sea Of Dreams exhibition. Hosted by artist Rosie Turner, you'll be guided through a series of drawing prompts designed to bypass perfection and tap into your creative instincts.
Our live model will pose amongst the artwork to become part of the dreamscape, blurring the lines between muse and myth. This curated event will stimulate the subconscious, encouraging you to experiment and is accessible to all skill levels.
Wine and light refreshments provided.
Bring your own materials and come prepared to dive in.
Artist Biography
Rosie Turner is an artist, writer, and life drawing life drawing facilitator based in Melbourne/Naarm with a background in visual arts, interior decoration, and theatre. Rosie’s practice includes painting, drawing, textiles, and ceramics. Her work explores themes of surrealism, mysticism, ornament, human sexuality and dream states.
As a teacher, Rosie is passionate about helping people of all ages and abilities connect with their creativity. She fosters inclusive spaces that encourage play, exploration, and self-expression. Rosie believes that drawing is not only a foundational skill, but also a powerful tool for unlocking imagination and creative confidence. Her teaching philosophy is simple: all drawing is good drawing.
Through both her personal work and her community-focused practice, Rosie invites others into a world where curiosity, sensuality and symbolism meet.