Exhibitions and Events

Iconic Australian Actor Sigrid Thornton AO to Open International Artist Fiona Pattinson's Homecoming Exhibition at Karatta Wines, Robe

WHAT: Opening of a major new exhibition by internationally experienced South Australian painter Fiona Pattinson, featuring a collection of works inspired by her return to the coastal landscapes of the Limestone Coast. The exhibition will be officially opened by one of Australia's most respected actors and arts advocates, Sigrid Thornton AO.

The show will also feature guest exhibitor, renowned Adelaide Hills-based sculptor Greg Johns, whose large-scale works provide a powerful dialogue with Fiona Pattinson's coastal-themed paintings.

WHEN:

• Opening Celebration: Friday 6 December 2025, 5:00 PM

• Exhibition Dates: 6 December 2025 – mid-January 2026

WHERE:

Karatta Wine Room & Gallery, 5 Victoria Street, Robe, SA 5276.

WHO WILL BE AVAILABLE:

• Fiona Pattinson: Artist (available for interview).

• Sigrid Thornton AO: Actor and Arts Advocate (available for photos/brief remarks).

• Adam Gould: Wine Room & Gallery Manager, Karatta Wines.

• Greg Johns: Guest Sculptor. (works only)

KEY POINTS OF INTEREST:

• Homecoming Exhibition: Fiona Pattinson is a SA native returning after 23 years exhibiting and working abroad, including in Los Angeles (exhibiting at galleries like Louis Stern Fine Arts).

• Artistic Focus: Pattinson's work centres on place, connection, and simplicity, using soft colour fields and expansive light to capture "magic moments" in nature. Her method is intuitive and often incorporates historical materials like old maritime sail canvas.