Celtic Ogham symbol symbolising the Oak as a door between worlds.

Hill End

Informed by deep conversations with the history and presence of place, Julie’s work deals with gateways, thresholds and bridges between worlds. Williams has exhibited widely in the Central West region of NSW, Hill End, Molong, the Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo and Bathurst Regional Gallery. Her work is in the collection of BRAG.

The work created for The Long View exhibition 2013, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo Regional Gallery, was inspired by Hill End and the Parramatta Lakes area of Sydney, NSW with mentoring from local elder, Uncle Des and friend Aunty Lola. Gavin Wilson writes about these relationships in the catalogue. Michael Reid Gallery Murrurrundi,, NSW, exhibited selected works in 2014..Writing also includes Janet Haslett and Genevieve Carroll’s work that was combined, with Julie, in this exhibition. The wallpaper collage, upon the traced bedroom, is a commentary on interior decoration and a desire to hang landscape paintings upon the walls of historic homes. This seemed ironic to Williams, as through the window is often found a more beautiful aesthetic.

WPCC Dubbo- Michael Reid Murrurundi

Julie Williams Artist Parramatta Lakes artwork painting

Julie Williams Artist Parramatta Lakes artwork painting window

Julie Williams Artist Parramatta Lakes artwork painting room

Julie Williams Artist Parramatta Lakes artwork painting leaves

Art exhibition poster for 'The Long View' with various artworks by Janet Haslett, Julie Williams, and Genevieve Carroll, dated August 24 to October 13, 2013, featuring diverse styles and subjects.

Article about Julie Williams' art inspired by Parramatta Lakes, discussing her work with indigenous elders and the influence of nature and history on her paintings. It includes a painting by Williams depicting abstract leaf forms.

Collage of colorful artworks on a patterned background with text about Janet Haslett's painting and decorating, referencing her use of Holtermann Collection photographs, and examination of historical context and people.

Promotional flyer for 'The Wattle Room' art exhibition at Dubbo Regional Gallery, featuring a painting titled 'Curvature of drunken bees on the landscape floor' by Genevieve Carroll. Includes exhibition details, artist statement, and acknowledgements

The Great Divide - BRAG

Julie showed work alongside her fellow artists Janet Haslett and Genevieve Carroll in 2011 at BRAG, Bathurst Regional Gallery, NSW. The oil paintings of Hill End landscapes overlain with tracings of houses, reflect her deep sense of belonging in this historic town, her home and studio. This work is also informed by Julie’s research into historical and contemporary Australian landscape painting.

Artwork by Julie Williams depicting abstract landscapes and houses with text about her artistic practice.

Julie Williams Artist The Great Divide Bathurst oil painting trees house tracing

Julie Williams Artist - painting of a forest pathway with outlined structures, including a house and a church, set against a backdrop of trees and a winding path.

Beyond The Great Divide - Molong

Jaye’s Gallery Molong exhibited these works painted in the town just after the Bathurst show in 2011. The exhibition was curated by Libby Oldham the owner and Rex Irwin from Sydney. The show featured the works of Hill Ends’ award winning sculptor Hui Selwood in the gallery and courtyard garden. Alongside their work were four original etchings by Goya. Rex, a dedicated collector and gallery owner who was mentoring Jayes, spoilt everyone by sharing these works that he owned.

Many of these works were made under the teaching and mentoring of Aida Tomescu and Adam Cullen whilst Julie was in her graduating year at National Art School in 2003. Painted from the two main lookouts in Hill End, Julie has used different mediums to explore the gold mining history within Hawkin’s Hill. The charcoal drawings are of her home and garden in Hill End, the cicadas on the oak tree are a favourite subject.

Great Western Undaunted

Abstract art by Julie Williams with two panels, left panel features a muted shape on a beige background, right panel has a geometric pattern with black and red lines on an orange background.

Abstract painting Julie Williams Artist with vertical organic shape on light background

Abstract painting Julie Williams Artist of a jagged black shape with red outlines on an orange background.

Abstract painting Julie Williams Artist with warm earth tones depicting rock formations or landscape with textured surfaces and natural patterns.

Abstract painting Julie Williams Artist with red, green, and orange brushstrokes

Abstract artwork Julie Williams Artist featuring two large brown areas separated by a thin vertical white line depicting a mine shaft in Hill End NSW.

Abstract painting Julie Williams Artist with dark shapes and a central vertical white line depicting a mine shaft in Hill End NSW.

Abstract landscape by Julie Williams Artist with earth tones and line design depicting a mine shaft in Hill End NSW.

Abstract painting by Julie Williams Artist with beige and dark brown brushstrokes, creating a swirling pattern.

Landscape Julie Williams Artist with red abstract overlay on hills depicting an area of land in Hill End NSW

Abstract painting by Julie Williams Artist of rolling green hills and valleys in Hill End NSW.

Painting by Julie Williams Artist of cloudy sky with a patch of blue and dark landscape at the bottom in Hill End NSW

Abstract work by Julie Williams Artist of geometric pattern on blue textured background with stacked, irregular shapes in a central column.

Abstract art by Julie Williams Artist with interlocking shapes on an orange background

Abstract print by Julie Williams Artist in a warm orange light depicting an area of land in Hill End NSW.

Abstract painting by Julie Williams Artist of hills in Hill End nSW with brown and tan tones under a flat tan sky.

Abstract painting by Julie Williams Artist with blue and orange swirling patterns

Abstract painting by Julie Williams Artist of a red and green landscape, depicting an area of land in Hill End NSW.

Abstract painting by Julie Williams Artist with textured patterns and soft earth tones

Abstract art by Julie Williams Artist with red geometric patterns and black paint drips on a beige canvas

Abstract drawing by Julie Williams Artist with a large structure resembling a stone wall or pathway in shades of gray and black, surrounded by swirling textures and soft gradients. Hill End NSW

Abstract charcoal drawing by Julie Williams Artist of tree trunks with a dense forest background.

Abstract charcoal drawing by Julie Williams Artist with heavy dark strokes and smudges, depicting indistinct shapes and forms.

Abstract black and white drawing by Julie Williams Artist with vertical lines and textures

84 Chains Due South

Julie became fascinated with the history of the Chinese diaspora in Hill End and held an exhibition in the decommissioned historic Catholic Church in 2004. She made sculptures using silicone and a plaster mold to create calligraphic banners inspired by imagery of the old mining leases on Hawkins’ Hill. Tasmanian artist, Bea Maddock inspired Julie’s small painting of supposed bush ranger Sam Poo.

Red translucent art piece in black frame by Julie Williams Artist

Abstract painting by Julie Williams Artist with pink and red tones, depicting a mountainous landscape with geometric lines and shapes.

Abstract artwork by Julie Williams Artist featuring a cluster of red, rectangular shapes on a muted background, creating a sense of motion and dynamism depicting an area of land in Hill End NSW.

Landscape by Julie Williams Artist with red paint markings overlaid on a forested area depicting an area of land in Hill End NSW.

Abstract painting by Julie Williams Artist of a person on horseback in Hill End NSW

Three abstract paintings by Julie Williams Artist with red and pink tones, featuring organic and geometric shapes.

Abstract painting by Julie Williams Artist with a red panel on the left and a brown panel with black shapes on the right depicting a piece of land in Hill End NSW.

A monochrome image by Julie Williams Artist of a person sitting among debris, with a bold red abstract design overlaying part of the scene depicting a piece of land in Hill End NSW.

Abstract art by Julie Williams Artist featuring red and black geometric patterns resembling a digital pixelated design, with a red background.