William Eicholtz

The barn doors open once more. Baroque: Doing It My Way returns to John’s Barn this weekend, bringing together newly installed works, collected objects and a continually evolving interior landscape. Curated by Colin Hyett Presented by Hyett & The Captain 16–17 May 10am–3pm 2918 Frankston–Flinders Road Balnarring #hyettandthecaptain #baroquedoingitmyway #contemporaryart #australianart #morningtonpeninsula

New ceramic works by William Eichholtz now on show. These richly glazed forms bring texture, humour and quiet theatricality to the space. Featured works include Strawberry Shell Bath, Glazed Jumbuk, Bottoms Chalice and Chocolate Cake Greedy Pixiu. Presented within Baroque: Doing It My Way, alongside Colin Hyett’s Echinopsis tubiflora series (2026) and an infinity lightwork by Max Paté. Now viewing by appointment. DM for details. @dishboydreaming #Baroque #WilliamEichholtz #ColinHyett #ContemporaryArt #CeramicArt

Indeed a lovely day in Balnarring at The Barn @hyettandthecaptain seeing several new pieces on display! Thanks to @zani_imaging for pics

Trying new materials. This DAVID is jesmonite with marble powder. In the studio we have been finding out the properties of the material. Etching it and riffling special details has been such a discovery. This work has been possible with the outstanding help of my friend and collaborator @dishboydreaming

Artist Spotlight: William Eicholtz Melbourne-based sculptor @dishboydreaming centres his practice on the human figure and its place within contemporary art. Drawing from both his queer identity and the traditions of European figurative sculpture, his work brings together classical reference and contemporary narrative, often exploring themes of baroque lavishness and shared cultural memory. Working across bronze, ceramic and other materials, Eicholtz creates detailed, ornate forms that invite close observation while operating confidently at architectural scale. @colin_hyett_design_ first encountered Eicholtz as a lecturer while studying at university, and the two later shared a studio in Windsor… an early connection that shaped an ongoing creative dialogue. His works are held in public settings across Australia, including Lady of Justice (2002) at the County Court of Victoria, E. T. Towner VC MC (2008) in Blackall, and commissions for the City of Yarra including COURAGE (2014) and Close Knit (2023). Included in Baroque: Doing It My Way Now on view John’s Barn, Balnarring Photography @theheightlife / @lewis.a.alexander #WilliamEicholtz #HyettAndTheCaptain #MeetTheArtist #AustralianSculpture #ContemporarySculpture

Opening Long Lunch... Baroque at Hyett & The Captain. A wonderful afternoon spent with artists, collectors and friends marking the opening of the exhibition. Photography @theheightlife #HyettAndTheCaptain #BaroqueExhibition #AustralianContemporaryArt #ArtOpening #MelbourneArt

Recently, many have asked about the creation of 'Impossible Counucopia'. Here is a studio and Marquette development image! Wax Marquette to be cast in bronze @colin_hyett_design_ @kellilundberg @hyettandthecaptain

Doors open tomorrow. Saturday 7 March 10am – 3pm Baroque: Doing It My Way Curated by Colin Hyett A gathering of sculpture, painting and object brought together through instinct, material and imagination. At John’s Barn 2918 Frankston–Flinders Road Balnarring Photography Lewis Alexander #Baroque #ColinHyett #HyettAndTheCaptain #MorningtonPeninsula #ContemporaryArt

Some more sculpture sessions away to finally reveal DAVID, 2026 MARIMON X EICHOLTZ @dishboydreaming

Work in progress on the world's newest statue of David, collaboration with @dishboydreaming . Final alterations before mold making.

. OUR NEXT EXHIBITION 24 January / 01 March Opening: Saturday, 24 January, from 4 pm. Plant Life Sofi Basseghi, Steven Bellosgardo, Kris Coad, Amber Cronin, Rhett D’Costa, Beverly Downs, William Eicholtz, Peter Ellis, Gracia Haby & Louise Jennison, Clare McCracken & Heather Hesterman, Anthea Kemp, Sara Lindsay, Sally Mannall, Julie Millowick, Betty Mula, Laetitia Olivier-Gargano, Petra Rodgers, Sarah Rudledge, Jason Waterhouse, Lisa Waup, Rosie Weiss The exhibition Plant Life, curated by Rhett D’Costa, Magali Gentric, and Jason Waterhouse, brings together twenty-three artists who draw on the vegetal world to explore a range of ideas, including human/plant relationships, storytelling, beauty, fragility, ecologies and the environment. Utilising the three exhibition spaces at Stockroom Kyneton, this dynamic and ambitious show presents a diverse range of materials and forms, including drawings, paintings, artist books, ceramics, photography, sculpture, video, and performance. Join us on Saturday, the 24th of January, to celebrate our first exhibition of the year! Image: William Eicholtz Jumbuk Cornucopia, 2025 polymer cement 45 x 30 x 30 cm

No need to get cheeky if you missed the unveiling, MISCHIEF by our 2025 artist-in-residence, professional sculptor William Eicholtz, is now on display in the library. MISCHIEF by William Eicholtz Bronze Acquired 2025 The Melbourne Athenaeum Collection