For four decades Marianne has explored the properties of the natural world. Her practice is characterised by the incorporation of many families of the floribunda, faunae and arboreal worlds.

Most recently, Marianne has incorporated in her artistic practice the illustration and writing of children’s books. In 2023/24 releasing and publishing “The Most Magical Place Called Boomanoomana” and “Winter in The Most Magical Place Called Boomanoomana”.

In 2025 Marianne has been working on the illustrations and the story of “The Acorn That Touched The Sky”.

Exhibitions

  • 2022 Alexandra Club Melbourne

  • 2019 Illuminated Etchings, Prahran CAPI Warehouse

  • 2009 ‘Beautiful Outside My Window’, Domain House Gallery Royal Botanic Gardens

  • 2004-08 Linden Post Card Show, Linden Galleries St Kilda

  • 2004 ‘Garden of Eden’, Domain House Gallery Royal Botanic Gardens

  • 1996 Kirkaldy Davies Galleries, Commercial Rd Prahan

  • 1991 & 92 Capricorn Gallery, Collingwood (Group)

  • 1987 & 88 Studio 78, Singapore

  • 1985 Armadale Gallery, High St Armadale

  • 1981 Heyday Gallery, Greville St Prahran

Experience

  • 1975 Undergraduate Degree (Graphic Design), Swinburne University Melbourne

  • 1976-78 Art Teacher, Huntingtower College Waverley

  • 1979 Painting, Bordeaux France

  • 1980-81 Graphic Designer, AC Press

  • 1981-82 Graphic Designer, ACI Industries

  • 1990 Certificate Painting, Melbourne School of Arts

  • 2003 Commenced Bachelor Arts, Melbourne University

  • 2004-present NGV Foundation

  • 2005 Certificate (Monograph), Australian Paint Workshop

  • 2006 Certificate of Achievement (Plate Lithography), APW

  • 2008-2010 NGVWA Vice President

  • 2010-2012 NGVWA President

  • 2020 Honorary Life Member NGVWA

  • 2020 Lyon Foundation director and Board Member

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