Chapman & Bailey

Come in close. Get lost in the detail, colour interplay and layered textures of these paintings. Tune your senses to the Country they reveal, through the deep cultural and personal knowledge of the Central Desert, carried through generations of women. With intricate detail, Angkuna Baker paints her Ngura (Country) the Pitjantjatjara word for the physical landscape and also meaning a place to which someone belongs. Significant elements of the desert landscape are meticulously recorded from memory, often from an aerial perspective. Courtesy of Iwantja Arts @iwantja_arts Pauline Wangin paints tjukurpa (story) about the journey of water, the kapi tjukula (water holes), the shaping of the land, and the people who care for it around paralpii (Victory Well). This tjukurpa was passed on to her by her mother. Courtesy of Mimili Maku Arts @mimili_maku_arts These two paintings together form a mesmerising diptych. Amy Yilpi paints the Maku (Witchety Grub) song line that shapes the land around Mimili. The Maku is an edible grub that lives in the roots of the Witchety Bush. Courtesy of Warakurna Artists @warakurna_artists Aileen Napaljarri Long paints luscious fields of colour dotted with wanakiji (bush tomatoes). “This is wanakiji, bush tomatoes. Family, we go around collecting bush tucker, with crow bar. Dig ‘em up.” Courtesy of Barkly Regional Arts @barklyregionalarts Candy Nelson Nakamarra’s vivid washes of pigment illuminate the Kapi Tjukurrpa (Water Dreaming) at Kalipinypa, “The Tjukurrpa tells of an important rain making ceremony to invoke the elements. It is a powerful storm bringing on the lightning, thunderclouds and rain sending its deluge to rejuvenate the earth, filling rock holes, clay pans and creeks. It has the power to create new life and growth upon the land.” Courtesy of Papunya Tjupi Arts @tjupiart Showing now in Moments on Country: Works from remote art centres until 30 May 2026. Full catalogue available at the cbOne website.

A little spotlight on our downstairs neighbours, Matte Image. Matt and Ria (plus their tiny dogs) produce fine art printing with an incredible level of knowledge, precision, and care. Their approach to service and craftsmanship is deeply aligned with our own values at Chapman & Bailey. Together, our teams create a connected process from print to frame - allowing works to move seamlessly with care at every stage. If you've been searching for the perfect printer - come see them or reach on; 0408 141 781 I [email protected] . . . #chapmanandbailey #matteimage #fineartprinting #supportlocalartists #inkjetprinting #archivalprinting #bespokeframing #melbournemade #artservices #printtoframe

Sharing this glorious purple plinth in celebration of Mother’s Day 💜 Who needs a box when you could have a mirrored acrylic hexagonal plinth? Fabricated and built in our workshop by Ivo. . . . #chapmanandbailey #mirroredacrylicplinth #artdisplay #madeinmelbourne #bespokeartdisplay

Every artwork asks for something different. Maddie and Talitha at the consult table, considering materials, proportion, tone, and protection to find the work it's soulmate frame. . . . #chapmanandbailey #bespokeframing #artconsultation #melbournemade #artservices #thoughtfulframing #customframing #collectioncare

NEW EXHIBITION Moments on Country Works from remote art centres until 30 May 2026 cbOne Gallery Moments on Country invites a journey across the cultural landscape shaped by community governed Aboriginal Art and Craft Centres. From the natural earth pigments of the north to the vivid acrylic colour fields that map central desert sites, and through personal perspectives of community life, these paintings span a full spectrum of colour and approach. Every work holds its own power and resonance, revealing the breadth and energy of contemporary Indigenous art today. Drawn from our comprehensive stockroom, which reflects decades of relationships with artists and art centres, this exhibition is a selection from the painter’s eye of Mark Chapman. Some works are shown in Melbourne for the first time, discovered during his ongoing travels giving workshops in remote communities, supporting Indigenous art events and learning from artists on Country. Others are treasures from our exhibition archives, where they first revealed new voices or honoured elders, and can now be seen in a new light. Moments on Country offers an encounter with Country through works that hold presence, honour cultural continuity and transport to a parallel places. Spend time with these special pieces and allow each work to convey a moment on Country. You are always welcome to ask questions and enquire to find out more about the works. We will be presenting special events where Mark Chapman will share personal stories from his time on Country, along with peers who can offer further insight and connection. Please email [email protected] to register you interest in joining the conversation

Installation of Reko Rennie work for @melbourneartfair Made and Fitted on site to mirrored plinth by Alexi Fabricated and installed with care . . . #chapmanandbailey #artinstallation #rekorennie #melbournemade #bespokefabrication

Incredible work on paper by @brianmartin awaiting it's frame Each piece hinge-mounted to museum board and set within a simple consistent white finish Made for @wmoragalleries @____blackdot . . . #chapmanandbailey #fineartframing #magichingemount #melbournemade #insidethestudio

Preparing works for upcoming exhibitions at STARKWHITE and 1301SW. Prints are carefully dry-mounted to Dibond and float-mounted behind glass, with custom-coloured frames selected to draw out tones within each work. Stay tuned for more BTS as the show comes together. Made for for @starkwhite and @1301sw . Prepared in our workshop by Rob and Alexi.. . . #fineartframingmelbourne #drymounting #dibond #contemporaryart #galleryinstallation

Just one more week to come see us and take advantage of our 25% off sale on pine stretcher bars, and all primed canvas and linen! Available in-store, with adjusted pricing online. . . #ChapmanandBailey #FineArtWarehousing #stretchersale #SustainablySourced #primedcottonandlinen

Pallet of stretcher bars packed and on their way to @warmunart In honour of Earth Day, we're reflecting on where it all began - 25 years ago, in a garage in St Andrew’s, @markcman13 building stretcher bars for local Artists, driven by a focus on making things properly and a deep respect for material. This still drives us today. All our Stretchers use FSC-certified plantation timber, bio-diverse and Indigenous to Australia - selected for durability and minimal environmental impact. Length-laminated using our own stretcher design, for strength and stability. Built to last, with equal care for where they come from and where they’re going. Don't miss out on stocking your studio with Australia’s most trusted pine stretchers, available at a reduced price throughout April (in-store and online). . . . #ChapmanandBailey #30yearsofStretcherbars #sustainablysourced #BuilttoLast #stretcherbarsmelbourne

Custom deep victorian ash frame for beautiful bark by Michelle Pulatuwayu Woody Minnapinni. Ngiya Murrakupupuni, 2024 Locally sourced ochres on Stringybark Artbank collection @artbankau @jilamaraartsandcrafts . . . #bespokeframing #indigenousart #aboriginalart #contemporaryartaustralia

Studio stock up!!! For a limited time we are offering discounted pricing on our much-loved handmade pine stretcher bars (pre-cut and custom), including Belle Arti Evolution Basic Stretchers, alongside all primed linen and canvas by the meter & roll. Whether you’re restocking the studio or waiting for a reason to starting something new, we would love to help. Available in-store, with adjusted pricing online.