Oenone Hammersley, an internationally recognized mixed-media artist, continues to captivate audiences around the world with her immersive, nature-inspired artworks. Her bold compositions, dynamic use of color and texture, and environmental message converge into a singular artistic vision—one that is deeply personal and powerfully global. In September 2025, her latest works will be showcased at two major European art fairs: Vienna Contemporary Art Fair in Austria and Art 3F Art Fair in Paris, France, both presented by Parcus Gallery.
Upcoming Exhibitions in Vienna and Paris
From September 11–14, 2025, visitors to the Vienna Contemporary Art Fair will find artist’s work at the Parcus Gallery booth, where her latest series will be on display. Later that month, from September 26–28, 2025, her paintings will again be featured at the Art 3F Art Fair in Paris, also at the Parcus Gallery booth. These exhibitions mark a significant European return for the artist and promise to draw collectors, critics, and curators interested in art that not only dazzles visually but also speaks urgently to ecological concerns.
Among the works on view will be “Aqua Quora,” a painting that embodies Oenone’s signature style. Swirling blues, radiant greens, and subtle yellows merge into a textured, organic landscape. Each layer of the piece invites the viewer into a multi-sensory exploration of movement and light, echoing the dynamic forces of water and nature. It is a painting meant not just to be seen, but experienced.
A Distinctive Artistic Voice
Oenone Hammersley’s art is instantly recognizable. With a background in theatre design and decades of international travel through Southeast Asia, India, Africa, and Latin America, she brings a cross-cultural richness to her creative process. Now based in Florida, her studio practice combines traditional oil painting with contemporary techniques such as collage, resin pours, and layered textures.
Her works are bold yet meditative—celebrations of Earth’s fragile beauty and calls to action. Using sweeping color fields and abstract compositions, she translates environmental concerns into a visual language that is both accessible and profound. Themes such as deforestation, ocean pollution, and water scarcity are recurring subjects in her portfolio, all depicted with striking visual clarity and emotional resonance.
A Passion for Conservation
Her connection to the environment is more than thematic—it’s deeply rooted in advocacy. Her recent water-themed paintings stem from a profound concern about ocean pollution, drought, and water mismanagement across the globe. In her words, “My paintings aim to help people realize how precious water is to our existence.” The current body of work is dedicated to Ocean Conservancy, one of many organizations she supports through donations and awareness campaigns.
Over the years, proceeds from Oenone’s exhibitions have benefited a wide range of environmental groups, including the World Land Trust, Fauna and Flora International, Friends of the Earth, World Wildlife Fund, and Earthwatch, among others. Her art thus operates on two levels: aesthetic experience and ecological activism.
Artist Statement: A Call to See and Preserve
In her artist statement, Oenone writes:
“Colour and light are used to emphasize the vanishing world of wilderness that implores us to take notice, appreciate the rare and raw beauty about us, and allow our imagination to roam about the abstract compositions symbolizing the unsettled and unsettling world in which man alters nature.”
This poetic vision is evident in every canvas she creates. Her works not only explore natural forms and movements but reflect the complex interplay between humanity and nature. The result is art that encourages introspection and dialogue.
A Celebrated Career
Oenone’s work has been featured in major art fairs and exhibitions across the globe. Some of her most notable shows include:
- Walter Wickiser Gallery, New York – “Water Paintings,” 2019
- Art Wynwood, Miami – 2024
- Seattle Art Fair, Washington – 2024
- Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary Art Fair – 2025
- Art on Paper Art Fair, New York – 2020
- LA Art Show, Los Angeles – 2020
- The Athenaeum, Alexandria, Virginia – 2022
- Walton Fine Arts, London – “Ring of Fire Paintings,” 2023
Her exhibitions span from Washington DC to London, New York to Miami, each one reinforcing her global presence and influence.
Acquisitions and Private Collections
Her paintings have found homes in both public museums and prestigious private collections. Notable acquisitions include the Shell Museum on Crete, members of the Guggenheim family, and H.R.H. Princess Fatima Bint Mubarak of the United Arab Emirates. These collectors, along with countless others, are drawn to the emotional clarity and environmental message that Oenone so powerfully conveys.
Looking Ahead
With her upcoming exhibitions in Vienna and Paris, Oenone Hammersley continues to extend her artistic reach across continents, bridging cultural and environmental dialogue through visual storytelling. At a time when global awareness of ecological issues is more critical than ever, her work resonates with urgency and hope.
For collectors, curators, and art lovers alike, her 2025 European exhibitions are more than just opportunities to acquire new work—they’re invitations to engage with a message that transcends borders: to see, to feel, and to protect the natural world that sustains us all.
