Solo Exhibition, RACV Inverloch Resort, 6 June to 8 September 2026, Inverloch VIC

Underlying Structures

Presented at the RACV Inverloch Resort Gallery from 6 June to 8 September 2026, Underlying Structures explored the delicate balance within natural environments and the quiet complexity of ecological systems. Through original paintings, Stephanie Cartledge embedded native wildlife within geometric networks of vegetation, revealing the interconnected relationships between animals and habitat. Species gradually emerged from layered compositions, inviting viewers to slow down and consider the subtle patterns, rhythms and structures that sustain life.

Solo Exhibition Benalla Art Gallery, 27 March – 19 July 2026, Benalla, VIC

Shared Waters

Presented by Benalla Art Gallery from 27 March to 19 July 2026, as an official exhibition of the Benalla Street Art Festival, Shared Waters explored the quiet, often unseen lives of native animals inhabiting Lake Benalla. The exhibition featured original canvases, limited edition prints, sculpture and a large-scale mural within the gallery space. Each work portrayed a different species, from the well-loved platypus to more unknown inhabitants like the rakali, inviting viewers to reflect on the shared ecosystem and their role within it.

Solo Exhibition Art Gallery of Ballarat, 17 May – 29 June 2025, Ballarat, VIC

Conservation status

Abstract artwork featuring stylized seahorses with geometric shapes and a color palette of white, light blue, dark blue, and olive green.
Abstract artwork featuring geometric shapes and stylized possums in shades of blue, white, black, and gray.
An abstract painting featuring overlapping, stylized platypus in yellow, white, green, and purple hues on a maroon background.
Abstract artwork of three stylized frogs with green, brown, and white geometric shapes on a brown background.
Art exhibition titled 'Stephanie Cartledge: Conservation Status,' featuring six abstract paintings with geometric shapes and muted color palettes on a white gallery wall.
Crowd of people at an art gallery, with colorful abstract paintings on the wall.
Abstract geometric artwork featuring stylized bird figures with circular details, in shades of purple, white, yellow, and gray.
Abstract geometric artwork with shapes resembling wallabies intertwined, in pink, white, brown, and gray colors on a teal background.
Abstract geometric art featuring various shapes and colors, including brown, pink, white, and black, on a dark background.
Abstract artwork featuring geometric shapes and koala figures in shades of purple, white, and green.
A woman speaking at a podium during an event at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, with a white wall behind her featuring text about Stephanie Cartledge and conservation status.
A woman with long red hair, wearing a black jacket, smiling and holding a glass of wine, is at an art event with abstract green and maroon artwork on the wall behind her. She is surrounded by blurred people in the foreground.

Presented at the Art Gallery of Ballarat from 17 May to 29 June 2025, Conservation Status highlighted the fragility of the natural world through a focus on endangered and extinct species. The exhibition featured nine original hand-painted canvases, eight limited edition prints, and a large-scale mural created within the gallery space. Each work portrayed a different animal, from species facing imminent threat to those already lost – inviting viewers to reflect on the urgent need for conservation.

Art gallery with white walls displaying six colorful abstract paintings in black frames, two additional paintings with purple and gray tones are on the left, and the gallery has bright overhead lighting and a large window on the right.
Modern storefront window showcasing abstract artwork with geometric shapes in earthy tones, mounted on a white wall inside.