ABOVE & BELOW - Exhibitions by Jacquelyn Stephens and Greg Elms

Originally exhibited from 5 December 2024 at The Atrium Gallery, Level 35

ABOVE & BELOW –
Exhibitions by Jacquelyn Stephens and Greg Elms

Melbourne-based creatives Jacquelyn Stephens and Greg Elms were proud to exhibit their latest works at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins through Above & Below. Guests journeyed through intricate underwater worlds and the vast, painterly landscapes of Victoria’s salt lakes—two perspectives that celebrated the beauty of the natural world through photography and painting.

Stephens, who had been exhibiting her artworks since completing her BFA in Fine Art in 1996, drew inspiration from the unseen and imagined, bringing microscopic and aquatic realms to life on canvas. Influenced by her deep connection to water and nature, her vibrant works evoked memories of snorkeling and rock-pooling along Victoria’s coastline. Through fluid forms and textures, Stephens’ art merged science, imagination, and the vitality of marine environments.

Forging a career in both commercial and fine art photography, Elms exhibited artworks in numerous solo and group shows, and his commercial imagery was used in advertising, graphic design, books, and magazines. Capturing the striking beauty of Victoria’s salt lakes from above, Elms transformed transient landscapes into epic abstractions.

His vivid photographs revealed algae-tinted brines, cracked salt beds, and the artistry of nature, celebrating the connection between art and science. Together, their art invited viewers to explore unseen environments, connecting science, nature, and the sublime beauty of life both above and below the surface.