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The Artist's Wall
The Artist's Wall is a space we have dedicated to both established and up-and-coming artists in our community.
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Each month Picton Social features a new artist's artwork which can be admired while enjoying our great food and great coffee. It can also be purchased directly from the cafe.
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If you are an artist looking to showcase your masterpieces and would love to gain a little more exposure, simply contact us via email hello@pictonsocial.com - we are always on the lookout for new artists.
Artist of the Month - September 2026 - Ilona Abou-Zolof and Christina Brunton
Featuring in the month of September is Ilona Abou-Zolof and Christina Brunton
Ilona Abou-Zolof
I am an artist working entirely in the digital world, exploring the relationship between place, memory, atmosphere and imagination. Deeply inspired by the natural world, I am drawn to changing light, landscapes and the quiet details that remain with me long after a moment has passed.
My work often begins with observation, but rather than recreating a place exactly as it appears, I seek to capture its feeling and emotional presence. Through layering, colour, texture and digital image making, I create atmospheric works that move between the real and the imagined.
My practice is personal, reflective and intuitive, shaped by curiosity, memory and a desire to translate the experience of place into something that can be felt as well as seen.
Christina Brunton
I am a Sydney-based digital artist with a love of colour, imagination and the beauty of fantasy. My artistic journey began with traditional oil painting, but after the solvents used in the process caused debilitating migraines, I turned to digital art. What began as a practical change soon opened an entirely new world of creative freedom, allowing me to explore my love of watercolour, fantasy, nature and visual storytelling.
For me, creating art is a deeply absorbing and meditative experience. When I am immersed in a painting, time seems to disappear. I create not simply to make something beautiful, but to evoke a feeling, whether that is a sense of wonder, tranquillity, joy or a moment of escape into another world.
Art has become an important part of my life and a way of expressing the beauty and imagination I see around me. I hope my work speaks to the heart and soul of the viewer and leaves behind a little sense of magic. My guiding principle is simple: Love what you do and do it with passion. My work has received international recognition through awards and features in international magazines. This recognition has encouraged me to keep exploring, learning and pushing the boundaries of my creative practice.
Jess Hutchison - Artist
Since introducing The Artist's Wall, many of our patrons have been treated to pieces by the ever so talented Jess Hutchison. Jess' artwork is a permanent fixture in the cafe. Her bright and colourful prints adorn our bar area and have been very popular amongst our customers. All Jess Hutchison art on display in the cafe is available for purchase, inclusive of frame.
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A little bit about Jess
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Jess Hutchison is a self-taught artist based on the South Coast of NSW. She grew up in the Illawarra and now resides in the Shoalhaven.
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Inspired by her surroundings, and with a deep love of colour, her vibrant artworks feature some of Australia's most colourful flora and fauna. She paints in a unique style that blends realism with quirky, loose and colourful lines - and she adds her signature linework eye detailing to most of her birds (a throwback to her make-up artistry background).
Working primarily with acrylic and Posca markers on canvas, she hopes to create a connection and evoke a sense of calm and happiness through her art.
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Email: jess@jesshutchisonart.com
Website: www.jesshutchisonart.com
Instagram: @jesshutchison_art
Facebook: Jesshutchisonart
