5 7 3 Float Fall Petals 10 Trees

For over three decades, Fiona Longhurst has cultivated a distinctive visual language grounded in pattern, repetition, and colour. A longstanding artist in the Arts Project Australia studio since 1991, her practice has evolved with quiet persistence, producing a compelling body of work.

Her intricate fields of mark-making are animated by recurring motifs – floral forms, delicate compositional arrangements, and text. Through intuitive layering and patterning, Longhurst builds a personal visual lexicon.

This exhibition celebrates Longhurst’s enduring contribution to the APA studio and the broader contemporary art landscape, offering insight into an artist whose evolving practice is defined by tenderness, a nuanced use of colour, and a quietly compelling sense of introspection.

Coinciding with the exhibition, APA is pleased to announce the launch of a new monograph series in partnership with Perimeter Editions, with Longhurst’s accompanying publication 5 7 3 Float Fall Petals 10 Trees marking the first release. Copies available for purchase at the exhibition, or pre-order now via the Perimeter Books website.

Curated by Jo Salt.

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