In the Quiet of the Land ~ Busselton's Regional Arts Triennial Exhibition

The third iteration of the Regional Arts Triennial (RAT3) is underway, bringing together artists from across Western Australia under the overarching theme of Radical Futures, as outlined by lead curator, Sarah Roots.

This theme threads through all 13 regional exhibitions, inviting artists and audiences alike to imagine bold new possibilities for art, culture, and community.

Eleven celebrated regional artists have been selected by RAT3 guest curator, Japneet Keith and Busselton Cultural Precinct curator, Sharon Williams for Busselton’s exhibition, In the Quiet of the Land, to be presented at the Old Courthouse Complex in February 2026.

The mediums represented include painting and print media, photography, weaving, felt and natural dye processes, hand building with porcelain and paper clay, ceramics – hand-thrown and fired with local minerals, sculpture, mixed media and installation art.

In the Quiet of the Land Artists:

• Gerald Ashcroft – Evocative landscapes and memory paintings that balance boldness and subtlety.
• Elaine Clocherty, Mitchella Hutchins and Nan Viv Brockman-Webb – Immersive installations that transform space and invite new realities.
• Merle Davis – Sculptural form representing the fragility of life and the natural environment.
• Christian Fletcher – Images capturing fleeting atmospheres and light, reflecting on the place.
• Francesco Geronazzo – Experimental printmaking that plays with permanence, impermanence, and change.
• Gary Hambleton – Ceramic vessels fired with South West minerals, rooted in place and material alchemy.
• Melanie Jarman – A suspended textile installation showcasing our floral environment.
• Kay Manolas – Delicate porcelain hand-built forms exploring fragility and resilience.
• Kim Perrier – Organic and industrial forms that question the balance between humanity, technology, and nature.
• Barbara Weeks – Felt and natural dye processes illustrating slow, sustainable practices grounded in tradition and ecology.

Each artist brings a distinct voice and vision, yet collectively, their works resonate deeply with the landscape, materials, and cultural rhythms of the South West region.