Fletcher's Flowers

William Fletcher grew up in Bellbird in the Hunter Valley, a town marked by the legacy of the 1923 mine disaster. From this backdrop, he developed a keen eye for the shapes, colours and textures of the natural world.

Fletcher became known for his bold gouache and watercolour paintings of Australian native plants. His artworks highlight the intricate details of flowers, from the delicate wild iris to the hardy grevillea, celebrating their beauty and resilience.

Fletcher’s Flowers brings together a selection of these striking works, inviting us to look closely at the plants that colour our landscapes and to see them as Fletcher did: alive with character, history and connection to place.