Jaqueline Burgess is a Wollongong-based painter whose work moves between landscape and still life, united by a strong sensitivity to light, atmosphere and feeling. Her work has built a strong following at Tyger Gallery, including her 2025 solo show Water Holds Memory.
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Jaqueline Burgess is an Australian landscape and portrait artist based in Wollongong, NSW, known for her evocative paintings that capture the interplay of light, atmosphere and emotional connection to place.
Her work is inspired by the diverse beauty of the Australian landscape, from the coastline of New South Wales to quiet inland regions and the expansive terrain of Tasmania. Through her paintings, Jaqueline explores stillness, movement and the subtle energy within natural environments.
Exhibitions, Recognition & Artistic Practice
Jaqueline has been recognised in several prestigious Australian art prizes, including:
Semi-finalist, Doug Moran National Portrait Prize (2016)
Finalist, Lethbridge 20,000 (2023)
Finalist, Arts in the Valley (2022)
Finalist, ABC Selects Prize (2025)
In July 2025, she presented Water Holds Memory at Tyger Gallery, a body of work exploring landscape, memory and the emotional resonance of place.
She is a gallery-represented artist, exhibiting her work across Australia and building a growing collector base drawn to her distinctive blend of realism and intuitive expression.
A Practice Rooted in Light, Nature and Connection
Working primarily in acrylic and oils, Jaqueline’s paintings move between landscape, seascape and portraiture, unified by a deep sensitivity to light and mood. Her work often reflects moments of quiet observation – light shifting across water, trees moving in the wind, or the stillness of a rural landscape.
These scenes are not just visual, but experiential, inviting the viewer into a sense of calm, reflection and connection. Subtle, semi-surreal elements are woven into many of her works, encouraging the viewer to pause, look closer, and discover deeper layers within the painting.
