Irene Killalea
Art Trail 2025, Coochiemudlo Island
Passionfruit Corona, photograph on metallic paper, 62 × 120cm
Not a Ripple, photograph on metallic paper, 41 × 51cm
Mangrove Seed Pods, photograph on art paper, 51 × 41cm
Walnut Studio, Wynnum
Under the name Walnut Studio, Irene Killalea creates work inspired by nature's quiet details-light, colour, line, and texture. Based near the coast in Wynnum, she draws from her surroundings and translates these observations through photography, printmaking, and mixed media. Irene prints her images on a range of papers, each chosen for the effect it brings to the final piece.
Her latest project explores a playful layering of her own gel plate prints, photographed and digitally composed in Photoshop to create a subtle 3D visual experience. Alongside her printed work, she gathers natural elements like driftwood, seeds, and shells to hand-build delicate mobiles using wire, bringing movement and form into her practice. Grounded in a minimalist approach, Irene's art reflects a deep sensitivity to both natural beauty and the creative process.
See Irene’s work at:
Studio #3, 29 James Street