Bec Juniper
"I wish to pay homage to where I live with my work, this is a richly beatific place. I sense that my paintings belong, that I’m picking up on something very particular to here."
- Bec Juniper
Bec Juniper is a painter and public artist whose work explores the fragility and resilience of the Western Australian landscape. With a career spanning three decades, she draws on the state's unique geology, such as salt lakes, mining scars and remote plains, seen through an aerial lens. Influenced by formative journeys into the interior with her late father, Robert Juniper, she transforms natural and man-made topographies into abstract visual compositions.
Her paintings are layered with pigment and texture, evoking a feminine sensibility within an often unforgiving environment. “While others see harshness and danger,” she says, “I see a soft beauty in the landscape — a strange unfolding of ephemeral and permanent marks.” Her work reflects a deep environmental awareness and a personal philosophy of strength through softness — treading lightly while maintaining a clear purpose.
She has completed numerous public art and landscape design commissions across Australia, and her work is represented in private and institutional collections internationally. Notable projects include installations at the Ritz Carlton and Intercontinental hotels, as well as Port Hedland International Airport, and multiple appearances at Sculpture by the Sea.
About the Artist
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Born 1965 in Perth, where she lives and works
Painter whose practice draws on the layered textures and aerial perspectives of the Western Australian landscape. Holds a Bachelor of Fine Art in Photography and Design from the University of Hobart, a Diploma of Fine Art and Design from Claremont School of Art, and studied Fine Art and Design at Perth Technical College.
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Selected Solo Exhibitions
2024
Archean, Linton and Kay Galleries, Subiaco, WA2023
Painted by Nature, Linton and Kay Galleries, Subiaco, WA2022
Fluvial, Linton and Kay Galleries, Subiaco, WA
Periphery, Fox Galleries, VIC2021
Studio Release, Linton and Kay Galleries, West Perth, WA
Continuum, Wagner Contemporary, Sydney, NSW
Sui, Fox Galleries, VIC2020
Rangelands, Linton and Kay Galleries, Subiaco, WA2019
Fabric Transit Deluge Imprint, Fox Galleries, Melbourne, VIC
Drysdal Juniper, Fox Galleries, VIC2018
Invited Artist, Ledge Finance, Linton and Kay Galleries, Subiaco, WA
Flat Earth Theory, Wagner Contemporary, Sydney, NSW2017
More than I Can Imagine, Wagner Contemporary, Sydney, NSW2016
Soft Illusions, Jahroc Galleries, Margaret River, WA
Tempelhoff, Linton and Kay Galleries, Perth, WA2015
Personal Cult of the Land, Jahroc Galleries, Margaret River, WA
Strange Passion, Linton and Kay Galleries, Perth, WA
Materiality, Wagner Art Gallery, Sydney, NSW2014
35,000 Feet, Wagner Art Gallery, Sydney, NSW
Strange Passion, Kidogo Art House with M.A.R.S Goes West, WA2013
Insequent Streams, Linton and Kay Galleries, Perth, WA2012
Dusty Clockless Hours, Margaret River Gallery, Margaret River, WA2009
Shape of Colour, Margaret River Gallery, Margaret River, WA
Botany Lot 462, Aspects of Kings Park, Kings Park, WA2008
Times the Revelator, Gomboc Gallery Sculpture Park, Middle Swan, WA2007
3000 kms, Margaret River Gallery, Margaret River, WA2006
Untitled, Gomboc Gallery Sculpture Park, Middle Swan, WA2004
Untitled, Gomboc Gallery Sculpture Park, Middle Swan, WA1998
The Shape of Colour, Margaret River Art Gallery, Margaret River, WA
Selected Group Exhibitions
2025
Changing the Landscape, Linton and Kay, Subiaco, WA
International Women’s Day, Linton and Kay, West Perth, WA
Sculpture on Canvas, Linton and Kay, West Perth, WA2024
In Focus: New Works & Contemporary Selections, Linton and Kay, West Perth, WA
In Conversation with Christian Fletcher, Linton and Kay, Cottesloe, WA
Cottesloe Unveiled, Linton and Kay, Cottesloe, WA
On the Waterfront, Linton and Kay, Cottesloe, WA
Women of the West, Linton and Kay, Subiaco, WA2023
West Perth Christmas Show, Linton and Kay, West Perth, WA
Light and Perception, Linton and Kay, West Perth, WA
New Works and Favourites, Linton and Kay, West Perth, WA
Women of the West, Linton and Kay, West Perth, WA
Director’s Choice, Linton and Kay, Subiaco, WA2022
Things I Didn’t Know, Fox Galleries, Melbourne, VIC
Large Scale Works, Wagner Contemporary, NSW2021
Christmas Show, Wagner Contemporary, NSW
Light and Shade, Linton and Kay, West Perth, WA2020
Water Above and Below, Linton and Kay, West Perth, WA2019
Invited Artist Award, Mundaring Arts Centre, curated by Greg Sikich, WA2018
Acquisition Award Exhibition, Mundaring Arts Centre, curated by Jen Kerr, WA
50 x 50cm Summer Show, Linton and Kay, West Perth, WA
New Dawn, Fox Galleries, VIC2017
Annual Fundraising Exhibition, Hale School, curated by Sandra Murray, WA2015
For the Love of Painting, curated by Dr Ben Joel and Anna Sabadini, WA
Annual Fundraising Exhibition, Hale School, WA2014
Darlington Arts Festival, curated by Nanette Tareha, WA
Small Images – Grand Visions 40/40, Wagner Art Gallery, NSW
Annual Fundraising Exhibition, Hale School, WA2013
A Tribute to Robert Juniper AM: Early Paintings by Robert Juniper, Recent Paintings by Bec Juniper, Wagner Art Gallery, NSW2011
Selected Finalist, Cossack Art Prize, WA2002
Grass Tree, The Works, Fremantle, WA; Melbourne Art Fair, VIC2001
The Works, The Works, Fremantle, WA
Second Skin, Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle, WA2000
Junipers, Juniper Estate, Margaret River, WA1997
Southwest Survey, Bunbury Regional Gallery, Bunbury, WA1996
Margaret River Wine Festival, Evans and Tate, Margaret River, WA1993
Murdoch, QV1, Perth, WA
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Awards
2022
Listed in Australia's Top 100 Artists2019
Winner, Shire of Mundaring Acquisitive Art Award, theme Place and Space, curated by Greg Sikich, WA
Winner, Kings School Invitation Art Prize, Sydney, NSW
Winner, People’s Choice Award, Mundaring Arts Centre Invitation Exhibition, WA2011
Finalist, Cossack Art Prize, WA2006
Runner-up, Art and Business Award, WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry & Brookfield Multiplex, WA
Bikelab Residencies, ARTSWA, Regional WA2005
Trek the Trails, Festivals Australia, Shire of Mundaring, WA2004
Art Folio Extension Education Program, Country Arts, WA
Department of Education, WA1999
CEAD Grant, Australia Council
Public Art Commissions
2024
Nest, Intercontinental Hotel, Perth, WA2023
Super Nature II, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi, NSW
Deconstruction Reconstruction, The Fly-Boys, Fluvial + The Jumpups, PHIA, WA
The Rail, The Ribbon + The Zimpels Catalogue, ONE Subiaco, WA
Warp + Weft, The Brixton, East Victoria Park, WA2022
Currents, South Perth Coles, WA
The Prickle, Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe – Andrea Stretton Memorial Award, WA2021
Canopy, Port Hedland International Airport, WA
Coffee Cups, North Perth, WA2020
The Mini, Leederville, WA2018
Swans, Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe, WA
Power for the People, Fabric Property Group, WA2017
Endeavour – Mid Ship Section 1:1 Replica, Cantonment Hill, Fremantle, WA2012
Architectural Cladding/Sculpture, Governor Stirling Senior High School, Woodbridge, WA2009
Preferred Provider, City of Rockingham Public Art Program, WA2008
Bike Lab, Perth Children’s Festival – Artist Program Director, WA
Bondi Sculpture by the Sea, NSW2006–07
Awesome Cre8tive Challenge, Punmu and Purnululu, Pilbara & Kimberley, WA2005–09
Lead Artist, Cultural Development and Public Art Design, Multiplex at Vale, WA2005
Design and Community Art, Winterfold Primary School, Beaconsfield, WA
Mural, Ardross Estates, Beachridge Estate, Jurien Bay, WA
Land Art, Main Roads and Shire of Mundaring, WA
Commission, Awesome Cre8tive Challenge Arts Festival, Perth, WA2004
Land Art Installation, Trek the Trails Project, Festivals Australia, WA
Public Art Design & Project Management, Moltoni Clough, Salentina Ridge Redevelopment, Beaconsfield, WA2001
Landscape Design and Consultancy, Pindan Constructions, Beaufort Central Redevelopment, WA2000
Public Art Design & Project Management, Burswood Casino, WA1999
Public Art Design & Project Management, Margaret River Aquatic Centre, WA
Public Art Design & Project Management, Margaret River Skate Park, WA1996
Percent for Art, East Perth Redevelopment (EPRA), WA
Public Art Design & Project Management, Yoganup Park, Shire of Busselton, WA
Commissions
2020
Central Park Redevelopment, Perth CBD, WA
Karangle Aged Care, Perth Hills, WA2019
68 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA
Ritz Carlton Hotel, lobby and rooms, Perth, WA2018
Hotel Intercontinental, penthouse suite, Perth, WA2014
Inland Sea Series, private commission, Linton and Kay, WA
Private commission, ARM Architects, WA2008
Exhibition Curator and Consultant, City of Rockingham, WA
Collections
City of Rockingham
City of Stirling
City of Fremantle
City of Cockburn
City of Port Hedland
Shire of Margaret River
Town of Busselton
Town of Mundaring
Town of Serpentine Jarrahdale
Perth Airport
Multiplex
150 x 150cm