Maria Hine

Maria is a painter and sculptor whose works come straight from the heart. Maria’s artistic pursuit developed later in life and has a rich cultural background. Her painted works are very much expressionism, emotionalism and abstracted responses to colours from Australia, South Italy, the sun and the sea.

I enjoy the process of carving and using Hebel, it comes naturally to me.

Maria Hine



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“In my sculpture practice I utilise different materials seeing 3D form and femininity with curvature and shape.. I’ve studied arts all over and have gained a diploma in Fine Art – Newcastle TAFE and degree in Fine Art – Newcastle University.

I have taken many classes and most notably Foundry Metal Casting at Tighes Hill TAFE and Max Meldrum Method in oils with Pablo Tapia. I have exhibited my works in group exhibitions and solo and was part of a multicultural exhibition in Australian Maritime Museum Sydney.”

Maria Hine

Penny Amberg

Penny creates magical sculptural pieces using copper wire from her studio – The Alchemist’s Workshop, ‘looping’ a single piece into forms of beguiling hanging sculptures, baskets, organic forms and amazing bird feeders.

The copper and brass pieces made by Penny are woven through a knitting process that has been used for thousands of years to make baskets and other objects. Inspired by Ruth Asawa, Penny has developed a range of sculptural and functional objects that can be used indoors or out. Unlike other metals, copper and brass will not rust in the coastal environment but develops a patina ranging from pale green to turquoise blue depending on climate and chemical reactions.

The Alchemist’s Workshop is a place where all sorts of chemistry aims to capture the imaginations of people, taking something ordinary and turning it into something extraordinary, sometimes in a way that cannot be explained.

Penny Amberg




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Penny has been involved in cultural activities for over forty years. In that time, she has worked on a variety of materials including painting, leather, wood and acrylic resins.