The Warmth of the Winter Hideaway
Height: 139cm Width: 169cm
The Warmth of the Winter Hideaway
Height: 139cm Width: 169cm
The Seduction of Silence
Height: 139cm Width: 169cm
Sunset Magic
Height: 154cm Width: 114cm
Sunset Magic
Height: 154cm Width: 114cm
River View
Height: 139cm Width: 104cm
River View
Height: 139cm Width: 104cm
Fog on the Horizon
Height: 139cm Width: 104cm
Fog on the Horizon
Height: 139cm Width: 104cm
Evening Light
Height: 104cm Width: 139cm
Clearing Clouds
Height: 112cm Width: 153cm
Rural Glow
Height: 51cm Width: 76cm
Rural Glow
Height: 51cm Width: 76cm
Sawpit Gully
Height: 76cm Width: 51cm
Late One Evening
Height: 140cm Width: 168cm
These Rivers of Light
Height: 155cm Width: 186cm
Rural Edge Insitu
Height: 127cm Width: 168cm
Ocean Composure
Height: 122cm Width: 168cm
Peter Watts stands as a distinguished landscape artist, gaining acclaim as a finalist in the 2021, 2022 and 2024 prestigious Glover Prize. Renowned for his adept portrayal of ephemeral moments, he expertly captures the interplay of light and shadow in the expansive skies and rural settings of Southern Australia.
In 2022, Peter not only secured his place in the artistic realm but also clinched the “People’s Choice” award at the Glover Prize in Tasmania and earned the esteemed title of “Best in Show” at the Camberwell Art Prize in Melbourne.
His artistic presence extends beyond national borders, with representations in art galleries across Australia and Singapore. Born in 1963 in Horsham, Victoria, Peter draws inspiration from the dynamic cloudscapes and landscapes of Southern Australia. His paintings serve as nuanced interpretations of the intricate combinations of shades, movements, and temporal shifts inherent in the elevated terrains. Exhibiting a discerning perspective on nature’s dynamism and beauty, Peter seamlessly navigates between reality and subtle abstraction, infusing vitality into his creations.
Beyond his accomplishments in the realm of fine arts, Peter boasts over three decades of involvement in the arts community. A seasoned creative director of his design agency, Watts Design, his design prowess has earned global recognition, with exhibitions in prominent locations such as New York, London, the National Gallery of Victoria, and the National Gallery of Australia. Moreover, Peter has lent his expertise as a judge in numerous esteemed design competitions worldwide.
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2024
Art2Muse Gallery, Woollahra, Sydney NSW
2023
Art2Muse Gallery, Woollahra, Sydney NSW
Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff VIC
2022
Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff VIC
Art2Muse Gallery, Woollahra, Sydney NSW
Fletcher Arts Melbourne VIC
2021
Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff – VIC
Art2Muse Gallery, Woollahra Sydney NSW
Fletcher Arts Melbourne VIC
Suki & Hugh Gallery ACT
2020
Art2Muse Gallery, Double Bay, Sydney NSW
Fletcher Arts Melbourne VIC
2019
Art2Muse Gallery, Double Bay, Sydney NSW
2018
Convent Gallery Daylesford
Selected Group Exhibitions
2024
Glover Prize Tasmania
2022
Glover Prize Tasmania
Camberwell Art Show Melbourne VIC
Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff VIC
Suki & Hugh Gallery ACT
Affordable Art Fair Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff VIC
Fletcher Arts Melbourne VIC
REDSEA Gallery Singapore
Art Images Gallery Adelaide SA
2021
Glover Prize Tasmania
Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff VIC
Fletcher Arts Melbourne VIC
REDSEA Gallery Singapore
Art Images Gallery Adelaide SA
Suki & Hugh Gallery ACT
The Screaming International Art Group – Portugal
2020
Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff VIC
Suki & Hugh Gallery ACT
2019
Bromley & Co Daylesford
Suki & Hugh Gallery ACT
Camberwell Art Show Melbourne VIC
Awards and Prizes
2022
Glover Prize Tasmania – People’s Choice award
Camberwell Art Show Melbourne VIC – Best in Show
2019
Camberwell Art Show Melbourne VIC – Commendation award