Art Auction for David Hinchliffe’s “Ripple Effect”

Own a Piece of Victoria Park / Barrambin

And Support the “Save Victoria Park” Campaign

The “Save Victoria Park” group is delighted to announce an auction for a unique painting by acclaimed Brisbane artist and former deputy Lord Mayor David Hinchliffe. We are raising vital funds towards our campaign to protect Victoria Park / Barrambin from any proposed development (including a stadium).

Auction Reserve: AUD $1,200
Auction Opens: Monday 27th January 2024 at 8:00am AEST
Auction Closes: Sunday 2nd February 2024 at 5:00pm AEST

Auction Details

Step 1:

This is a public auction and the current highest bid will be posted daily on our website. View the current highest bid below. Note that this web page and the yellow box below will be updated daily at 6.00pm with the highest bid and the date. On the last day of the auction, the highest bid will be updated hourly between 11.00am and 5.00pm AEST when the auction closes.

Be sure to check back on this page regularly to see where the highest bid is currently at. You can place multiple bids over different days.

To place your bid or increase your bid, simply fill out the form below before the auction ends on Sunday 2nd February 2024 at 5.00pm AEST.

CURRENT HIGHEST BID

The current highest bid as of Sunday 2 February 2025 at 5 pm is -

  • $2650

AUCTION IS NOW CLOSED

Step 2:

Share this art auction with your friends and family to spread the word. You will be contacted on Monday 3rd February 2025 if you are the lucky highest bidder!

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About the Painting

The artwork is titled “Ripple Effect” and is 80 x 80cm (including frame). This work features acrylic paint on a stretched canvas (ready to hang). The subject of the painting depicts Lake Barrambin in the York’s Hollow area of Victoria Park / Barrambin. This site is particularly significant to First Nations people. You can learn more about the history of this area here. The photo in the top banner is an earlier version of the work taken in York’s Hollow. The second image above shows the finished artwork with additional details like the pond ripples and artist’s signature.

Through masterful strokes and a captivating play of light, David Hinchliffe captures the essence of this cherished natural space. This painting is a call to protect the unique landscapes and history of Victoria Park / Barrambin. Proceeds from this auction will support efforts to preserve this vital green space for future generations. Don’t miss the chance to own a piece of art that celebrates one of Brisbane’s most culturally significant green spaces.

About the Artist

David Hinchliffe is an acclaimed artist and former Brisbane Deputy Lord Mayor, with a painting career spanning over 50 years. Known for his “contemporary impressionism” style, he specialises in streetscapes, landscapes, and figurative work. He has held more than 100 solo exhibitions across the globe, with representation by galleries and dealers in cities like London, New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Sydney. Renowned for his unique process of painting from dark to light, focusing on negative space, David shares his techniques through workshops worldwide, both in person and online. To learn more about David Hinchliffe’s art, visit www.davidhinchliffe.com.au. David’s artwork can be viewed at the Red Hill Gallery in Brisbane where his pieces range from $5,000.

View the Painting in Person

“Ripple Effect” will be on display at our two upcoming events - “Artists for Victoria Park” on Monday 27 January and “Voices for Victoria Park” on Saturday 1 February. The painting will be located at the first BBQ. More details can be found about these events here.

Auction Terms & Conditions

The auction will commence on Monday 27 January 2025, at 8:00 am and conclude on Sunday 2 February 2025, at 5:00 pm AEST. To participate, bidders must complete the registration form provided above prior to the auction closing date and time.

Unlike our previous auction, this auction is public. This means that bids will be posted daily on this webpage. Each participant is able to bid as many times as they like.

In the event of multiple bidders offering the same highest bid amount, the winning bid will be awarded to the individual who submitted that amount first. The reserve price for the auction is AUD $1,200.

The bidder with the highest bid at the close of the auction will be declared the winner. The successful bidder will be notified via telephone on Tuesday 2 February 2025. Payment of the winning bid must be made within 48 hours of notification. Upon the clearance of funds, the painting can either be collected from Herston or delivered to any Brisbane location upon request.

Thank you for supporting this campaign and good luck!