Renee Barton

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Biography

Renée leads a design-focused practice spanning Landscape Planning, Architecture, Design, and Art. Her work ranges from detailed illustrations to large-scale public spaces, always rooted in a deep respect for people, place, and ecology. Each project begins with a thoughtful response to context, honouring local environments and cultural values. A lifelong artist, Renée’s passion lies in mixed-media drawing, often exploring the delicate beauty of native flora and fauna. She merges her artistic vision with expertise in Landscape Architecture to create integrated public artworks—furniture, signage, play elements, and more—that are both functional and meaningful. Renée manages site responsive projects from concept to completion. In creating art for the public realm, Renée draws on extensive knowledge of construction specifications and materials to ensure enduring and safe artworks.

Solo Exhibitions

2012
Transect - Main Gallery of Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah (Formerly INQB8)

Transect - Main Gallery of Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah (Formerly INQB8)

Group Exhibitions

2017
Biophilia

Contemporary Arts Space Mandurah (CASM) April 2017 with Denise Fisher and Carol Nicholson

Awards

2014
Busselton Art Awards - Certificate of commendation

2009
Castaways Sculpture Awards – ‘Pot Plants’

Rockingham Castaways Sculpture Awards – ‘Pot Plants’ – collaboration with Alicia Treby. Received City of Rockingham prize for recycled sculpture ($3000 prize)

2008
Mandjar Art Awards - Highly Commended Regional Award

Mandjar Art Awards – Mandurah Art Gallery – 2008 Highly Commended regional award

Commissions

2024
Main Roads WA - Semaphore Sedge - Design

2024 - 2026
Ashdale Secondary College Additions - Percent for Art

2015
Miami Bakehouse - KangART

2015
Ronald McDonald House - Together we are home

Artist Statement

Renée Barton is a Landscape Architect and Visual Artist based in Halls Head, Mandurah, on the beautiful southwest coast of Western Australia. Deeply connected to and inspired by the unique interplay between the Indian Ocean, Wetlands and the Swan Coastal Plain. Her work reflects a deep respect for local culture, landscapes and ecologies.