Sally West is a popular contemporary Australian artist known for her richly textured paintings and commitment to the tradition of plein air painting. Her works are created with an incredibly thick impasto technique that gives the surface a buttery appeal and a sense of depth and movement. West uses a predominantly muted palette applying thick oil paint with a palette knife. Her bold sweeping gestures often spill over the edges of the canvas creating a beautiful feature.
A winner of several art prizes and a regular finalist in many others including the Portia Geach Art Prize (SH Ervin Gallery), New South Wales Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize, Paddington Art Prize (2016), KAAF Prize (2016), EMSLA (2016), Salon Des Refuses (Wynne) Prize, Charlatan Ink Art Prize (Manhattan NYC), and the Pacific Palms Art Prize (winner 3 years), Gosford Art Prize, Mosman Art Prize (2019), Hornsby Art Prize and many more.
Recent Awards/Art Prizes
2026 HIGHLY COMMENDED – John Villiers Outback Art Prize, Outback Regional Gallery, Winton QLD
2024 WINNER – Newcastle Club Foundation Art Prize, Newcastle Art Space, Newcastle, NSW
2023 2ND PRIZE – Woollahra Village Art Prize, Fellia Melas Gallery, Woollahra
2023 2ND PRIZE – Lane Cove Art Award, Gallery Lane Cove, Lane Cove
Sally West’s most recent body of work from her beach series was painted inspired by and often created at various Australian beaches including Terrigal, Avoca, Freshwater, Manly, Coogee, Maroubra, Bondi, Camp Cove, Blueys, Lizzie & North Curl Curl (NSW). KAB Gallery represents Sally West and her series of Beach & Snow Paintings are available at KAB Gallery Terrigal & KAB Gallery Sydney MORE INFORMATION
New plein air locations including Byron Bay, Newport, Narrabeen, Freshwater View Reserve and more will be released this year with KAB Gallery. Preview catalogues are available now. Contact KAB Gallery Director, Kerry-Anne Blanket via preview@kabgallery.com.au for more information.
Commissions are welcome – Call 1300 78 7773 or email sallywest@kabgallery.com.au
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KAB Gallery Terrigal
KAB Gallery Terrigal opened in 2013, the life-long dream of Director and Gallery Curator Kerry-Anne Blanket who has spent her career appraising, selling and educating about art.
Located on the beachfront underneath the well-known 4-star hotel landmark of Crowne Plaza Terrigal, KAB Gallery Terrigal provides a full suite of gallery and art related services from this gorgeous space overlooking the famous Terrigal Beach.
Located just an hours drive north from Sydney, KAB Gallery Terrigal is our flagship gallery open 7 days a week. Our rotating exhibition of some of Australia's best collectable and contemporary art changes regularly, and there's always something to suit all tastes.
Standard Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 10am - 4pm Saturday: 10am - 3pm Sunday: By appointment
New space, new chapter! KAB Gallery Sydney is now in Neutral Bay.
Our new Neutral Bay gallery is a large, beautifully designed space filled with incredible original artworks from Australia's leading contemporary artists. Visitors are always welcome to drop in and explore, or collectors can schedule a private appointment for artwork appraisals, valuations, or restoration assessments. We'd love to show you around — use the directions below and come experience the new KAB Gallery Sydney.
Free parking is conveniently located at the rear of Theo's Arcade next to Coles. Take the escalator where you can step off and into the doors of KAB Galley.
Standard Opening Hours Sunday, Monday: Closed Tuesday: By appointment Wednesday - Friday: 10am - 4pm Saturday: 9am - 3pm These hours can change for special exhibitions and events.
Contact Details Address: 202-212 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089 Call: 1300 78 7773 (intl: +612 9199 9623) Email: sydney@KABGallery.com.au
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