Western Australia Wall Art
Western Australia is really two collections that happen to share a border. The Kimberley in the north accounts for more than half the images, and the south coast, goldfields and Pilbara make up the rest. Eighty six prints in total, across panoramic, square and vertical formats.
The north and the south do not look alike
Nothing about the Kimberley prepares you for Esperance, and the collection reflects that. Grouped together they would look like two photographers. Kept apart they read as what they are, which is a state large enough to hold several unrelated landscapes.
The Kimberley
Fifty two of the eighty six images come from the far north. Sandstone, tidal water and boab trees, photographed in the dry season because the roads are closed for much of the rest of the year. Bell Gorge Falls, Kimberley, WA, Mitchell Falls, Kimberley, WA and Kimberley Boabs, WA are the recognisable entry points. The dedicated Kimberley collection below has the full set.
The Pilbara and the goldfields
Inland and slightly south, the country turns to iron. Fortescue Falls, WA and Joffre Falls, WA come from the gorge systems, where dark red rock sits directly against green water. Snappy Gums Marble Bar, WA and Midnight Oil Kambalda, WA belong to the mining country, and Old Telegraph Station Eucla, WA sits out on the Nullarbor edge.
The south coast
The southern images are the ones people are usually surprised to find in a Ken Duncan catalogue, because the palette is so different. Lucky Bay, WA, Sapphire Sea Cape Le Grand National Park, WA and Sand Dunes, Lucky Bay, WA are white sand and hard turquoise. Canal Rocks, WA and Rottnest Island, WA round out the south west.
Choosing between them
Kimberley images are warm, textured and best on a large wall where the detail in the rock can be read. The south coast images are cool and clean and hold their own at smaller sizes, because the colour does the work rather than the texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Kimberley and south coast images?
Colour and texture. The Kimberley work is warm, with red and ochre sandstone and a lot of surface detail that rewards a larger print. The south coast images around Esperance and Margaret River are cool, with white sand and turquoise water, and they read cleanly even at smaller sizes.
Which Western Australian print works on a large wall?
The Kimberley panoramics are the strongest at scale. Sheer Majesty the Kimberley, WA and Kimberley Grandeur, WA both use the full width of the frame and will hold a wide wall on their own.
Do you ship to Western Australia?
Yes. Delivery anywhere in Australia is included in the price of the artwork, and every piece is inspected, packed for the freight method chosen and insured door to door. Large framed pieces at 40 inch and above are produced to order, so allow four to six weeks.
Are all these images available in the same sizes?
No. Sizes across the catalogue run from 18 inch to 100 inch in panoramic, vertical, square and mega pan shapes, but the set offered varies by image and is listed on each individual print page. Some photographs can be printed larger than the sizes shown online; the gallery can advise on 02 4367 6701.