JAQUELINE BURGESS
AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE AND PORTRAIT PAINTER | WOLLONGONG NSW
Contemporary Australian Landscape Artist
Jaqueline Burgess is an Australian landscape and portrait artist based in Wollongong, NSW, known
for her evocative paintings that capture the interplay of light, atmosphere and emotional connection to place.
Her work is inspired by the diverse beauty of the Australian landscape, from the coastline of New South Wales to the quiet inland regions and the expansive terrain of Tasmania. Through her paintings,
Jaqueline explores stillness, movement and the subtle energy within natural environments.
Exhibitions, Recognition & Artistic Practice
Jaqueline has been recognised in several prestigious Australian art prizes, including:
Semi-finalist, Doug Moran National Portrait Prize (2016)
Finalist, Lethbridge 20,000 (2023)
Finalist, Arts in the Valley (2022)
Finalist in the ABC selects prize 2025
She is a gallery-represented artist, exhibiting her work across Australia and building a growing collector
base drawn to her distinctive blend of realism and intuitive expression.
A Practice Rooted in Light, Nature and Connection
Working primarily in acrylic and oils , Jaqueline’s paintings move between landscape, seascape and portraiture, unified by a deep sensitivity to light and mood. Her work often reflects moments of quiet observation, light shifting across water, trees moving in the wind, or the stillness of a rural landscape.
These scenes are not just visual, but experiential inviting the viewer
into a sense of calm, reflection and connection.
Subtle, semi-surreal elements are woven into many of her works, encouraging the viewer to pause,
look closer, and discover deeper layers within the painting.
Collecting Jaqueline Burgess Artwork
Jaqueline’s original paintings are held in private collections across Australia. Each work is created with intention, offering collectors a piece that is both visually striking and emotionally resonant. Her work is available through select :galleries, exhibitions and directly via her studio.
