The first art residency at Solace is hosted by Brendan Eccles, a Melbourne-based artist who explores his painting journey through textures, colours and crayoned multifaceted faces that punctuate his creations. He previously held a solo show at Lupine Studio in April and returned for a group exhibition there in December 2024.

A self-taught painter and playful with this medium, Brendan experiments with different techniques to manifest his harmonious pigment combinations, developing brush movements that will invite curious minds to imagine and contemplate intuitive shapes.

The opening night on July 31 (6pm–1am) will feature an immersive fusion of art and sound, with a 2 hour vinyl DJ set from the artist alongside local favourites including Pois Pois Chic, Jack Danzey, the Prog Dogs [KISS FM] and DJ Glug. Brendan’s work will be on display throughout August.