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Yoshie Hughes
Solstice Dawn at Burleigh Heads
Oil on Canvas
My work explores the quiet dialogue between light, memory, and place. Inspired by the sunrise at summer solstice, this piece reflects a moment of stillness and renewal, when the light feels both gentle and powerful. The ever-changing sky and ocean become a space where time seems to pause.
Set in Burleigh Heads, a local beach that holds personal meaning, the painting captures not only the physical landscape but also the emotional atmosphere of the place. Layers of color and soft transitions of tone are used to express the subtle shifts of light as it emerges over the horizon.
The horizon itself suggests both distance and connection, inviting the viewer into a contemplative space. Through this work, I hope to evoke calm, presence, and a quiet awareness of nature’s rhythms, encouraging a deeper connection within and beyond the scene.
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About Yoshie Hughes
Yoshie Hughes is a Gold Coast–based oil painter exploring light, atmosphere, and the emotional presence within natural landscapes. Originally from Hokkaido, Japan, she draws inspiration from the Australian coast and her connection to nature.
She received a Highly Commended Award at the d’Arcy Doyle Art Award in 2017 and was selected as a finalist in 2025. In 2026, she was awarded a Runner-Up Prize in a New York group exhibition, with her work shown in SoHo.
Her work invites viewers into moments of warmth, connection, and quiet reflection, capturing both the physical beauty and subtle energy of the natural world.
