Mitchell Fine Art in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley is hosting a free solo exhibition titled 'Unbound' by Sunshine Coast-based artist Odessa Mahony-de Vries, running from May 5 to May 16, 2026. The show features large-scale abstract expressionist oil paintings, with a launch event on May 8 offering the public a chance to meet the artist. Mahony-de Vries, a finalist in the 2025 Redland Art and 2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize, creates works that balance control and unpredictability, leaving earlier brushstrokes visible to embed the history of each piece.
The exhibition matters because it highlights the rising profile of a young Queensland artist gaining national recognition, and it provides free, accessible access to contemporary art in a local commercial gallery. As Mahony-de Vries' practice evolves, 'Unbound' represents a key moment in her career, offering audiences a chance to experience her work before potential wider acclaim. The show also reinforces the role of local galleries like Mitchell Fine Art in supporting emerging Australian talent and enriching Brisbane's cultural landscape.