EXHIBITION OPENING at Ladder Art Space in Melbourne

Ladder Art Space, proudly presents Local Inspiration – Melbourne & Beyond, a group exhibition celebrating the places, stories, and everyday moments that shape our connection to this vibrant city. Featuring a diverse range of artists, this collection explores what “local” means through personal and creative lenses.

From the iconic laneways of Melbourne to the quiet charm of suburban streets, rivers, and hidden green spaces, each artwork offers a unique reflection of life in and around the city. The exhibition highlights themes of urban and suburban life, personal landmarks, natural beauty, and cultural connections—capturing the heart of Melbourne through artistic expression.

Discover how each artist uniquely perceives Melbourne—its rhythm, beauty, and meaning—through their own creative vision.

Featured artists: Adrian Conti, Alexandra Janssens, Alex Jobbagy, Allanah Sarafian, Anne Warren, Audrey Eberhard, Barton Price, Ben Goh, Birgitta Roelandt, Cathy Usatoff, Caleb Bishop, Chandima Lalithkumar, Chris Lawry, Christopher Mallon, Claudia Bunce, Colin Read, Dan Mcauley, Delwyn Castellano, Dimitra Nund, Elizabeth Winter, Erin Almeida, Hannah Kane, Hazel Lanyon, Heidi Peters, Indya Pearce, Jack Wright, Jann Hill, Jemma Rothery, Jerry Osadczuk, Jesse Birthise, Jin Gao, John Oh, Justine Siedle, Katrina Salib, Kithmin Ranamukhaarachchi, Komal Sharma, Kylie Atkinson, Lala Zarei, Lena Xiao, Liza Posar, Lobna Hassan, Lu Morgan, Lucia Roohizadegan, Maria Argyris, Marisa Avano, Mary Cheng, Masa Hoss, Melanie Bardolia, Michelle Ferreira, Nafeesa Upama Khan, Natalie Ireland, Nathan Sims, Nicky Allen, Nicole Gammie, Pamela See (Xue Mei-Ling), Paul Turner, Paula Maggs, Peta Tranquille, Robyn Blaikie, Santosh Mahale, Safiya Sideek, Steffie Wallace, Sunita Debnath, Tarin Grey, Violetta Misiorek and Wenmiao Xin.