Print Exchange 2023: Niccy Pallant

Niccy Pallant is a craftswoman with specialities in printmaking and ceramics, exploring themes of heritage, inheritance and transformation. After 30 years as Arts Educator in the Middle School classroom, Niccy regularly facilitates various workshops and projects through her business Studio 26, particularly in regional areas due to her penchance for being on the road of inspired artistic wandering.

She is compelled to respond to her experience as an artist, hiker and traveller. She has a keen interest in building community and is a proud Duck n Weave Artist Collective member who runs artistic mentorship programs and initiatives. Quirky Australiana Series Vegemite, Rosella Sauce bottle and Golden Circle Beetroot tin bouquet print series are landmarks of our unique childhood and history growing up in Oz conjuring the smells and tastes of freedom and the Australian way of life.

Inspired by Margaret Preston her bouquets capture local native flora from parts of Adelaide, Port Lincoln and Alice Springs.