Art Matters #42 - Elizabeth Gleeson
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

My guest in the studio today was the incredibly talented Elizabeth Gleeson — a professional muralist and fine artist whose bold, intricate, patterned works have transformed spaces across Australia and internationally.

From large-scale public murals to detailed canvas works, Elizabeth’s unmistakable nostalgic style has brought colour and immersive beauty to bars, restaurants, schools, councils and private spaces — she has been profiled as the feature artist in Grand Designs Australia Magazine and been a feature at many public events.

We chatted about finding her visual language - the mindshift from canvas to mural, her process and the public response to her work - while she is making it.

We talked about how important it is that she makes sure a client will be a good fit and the process for that, as well as the balance of being a full time artist and running every element of a small business whilst also being a mum and a partner and doing all that life brings - BUSY!!

Elizabeth has an amazing website that you can check out to see her beautiful projects and get in touch with her if you want to enquire about a commission.
Check it out here: Elizabeth Gleeson Website

Elizabeth will also be opening her studio (and Home doors) for the 2026 Dandenong Ranges Open Studios program you can jump online and find out all about the program here - openstudios.org.au

Head along to get a two for one deal and see both Elizabeths and Gerard Russo's studios this march and keep your eyes peeled for some cute socks and colouring in sheets !!

DANDENONG RANGES OPEN STUDIOS 2026
openstudios.org.au
March 21st-22nd and 28th-29th 
Plus the group exhibition at Burrinja gallery - Continuum 
Opens March 12th.

Todays Tracks:
Love fool, The Cardigans
Pockets, Parsnip
La jeune fille aux cheveux balancs, Camille

A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the Art Matters Subscribers:
Little Acres - Ange
Kelly K Sullivan – Collage Artist
Sing Song Ceramics - Selby
Elizabeth Gleeson – Muralist and fine artist
Shirley Dougan – Artist
Natasja - Textile artist
Rajko Grbac (sculptor)
The Forge Institute – Community Group
The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY
Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass & Pottsy from Belgrave 

Please get in touch with us to let us know about your upcoming exhibitions and events.
artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com   or   @artmatters_97.1fm

Art Matters #42 - Elizabeth Gleeson Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019
My guest in the studio today was the incredibly talented Elizabeth Gleeson &mdash; a professional muralist and fine artist whose bold, intricate, patterned works have transformed spaces across Australia and internationally.
From large-scale public murals to detailed canvas works, Elizabeth&rsquo;s unmistakable nostalgic style has brought colour and immersive beauty to bars, restaurants, schools, councils and private spaces &mdash; she has been profiled as the feature artist in Grand Designs Australia Magazine and been a feature at many public events. We chatted about finding her visual language - the mindshift from canvas to mural, her process and the public response to her work - while she is making it.
We talked about how important it is that she makes sure a client will be a good fit and the process for that, as well as the balance of being a full time artist and running every element of a small business whilst also being a mum and a partner and doing all that life brings - BUSY!! Elizabeth has an amazing website that you can check out to see her beautiful projects and get in touch with her if you want to enquire about a commission. Check it out here: <a href="https://www.elizabethgleeson.com/">Elizabeth Gleeson Website</a> Elizabeth will also be opening her studio (and Home doors) for the 2026 Dandenong Ranges Open Studios program you can jump online and find out all about the program here - <a href="openstudios.org.au">openstudios.org.au</a>
Head along to get a two for one deal and see both Elizabeths and Gerard Russo's studios this march and keep your eyes peeled for some cute socks and colouring in sheets !!
DANDENONG RANGES OPEN STUDIOS 2026 <a href="openstudios.org.au">openstudios.org.au</a> March 21st-22nd and 28th-29th&nbsp; Plus the group exhibition at Burrinja gallery - Continuum&nbsp; Opens March 12th.
Todays Tracks: Love fool, The Cardigans Pockets, Parsnip La jeune fille aux cheveux balancs, Camille
A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the Art Matters Subscribers: Little Acres - Ange Kelly K Sullivan &ndash; Collage Artist Sing Song Ceramics - Selby Elizabeth Gleeson &ndash; Muralist and fine artist Shirley Dougan &ndash; Artist Natasja - Textile artist Rajko Grbac (sculptor) The Forge Institute &ndash; Community Group The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass &amp; Pottsy from Belgrave&nbsp; Please get in touch with us to let us know about your upcoming exhibitions and events. <a href="mailto:artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com">artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;or&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/artmatters_97.1fm/">@artmatters_97.1fm</a>

Welcome to Art Matters, the dedicated 3MDR radio Art show that brings the world of local art to the airwaves! Whether you're an art maker an art lover, or just looking for some inspiration, we’ve got you covered.

Join us, as we dive into the local art scene with engaging artist interviews, gallery spotlights, and insightful reviews - real conversations about creativity, passion, and the people making art happen in your community.
We will also venture further afield to bring you information on exciting exhibitions, events and happenings that you should get out and about to attend.

Expect lively discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, and an inside look at what’s new, now, and next in local art.

It’ll be educational, it’ll be entertaining, and it’ll be all about celebrating the talent that surrounds us.

Tune in, get inspired, and be part of the creative conversation on Art Matters!

Let us know about your Art practice at artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com or @artmatters_97.1fm

Welcome to&nbsp;Art Matters,&nbsp;the dedicated 3MDR radio Art show that brings the world of local art to the airwaves! Whether you're an art maker an art lover, or just looking for some inspiration, we&rsquo;ve got you covered. Join us, as we dive into the local art scene with engaging artist interviews, gallery spotlights, and insightful reviews&nbsp;- real conversations about creativity, passion, and the people making art happen in your community. We will also venture further afield to bring you information on exciting exhibitions, events and happenings that you should get out and about to attend. Expect&nbsp;lively discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, and an inside look at what&rsquo;s new, now, and next in local art. It&rsquo;ll be educational, it&rsquo;ll be entertaining, and it&rsquo;ll be all about celebrating the talent that surrounds us. Tune in, get inspired, and&nbsp;be part of the creative conversation on Art Matters!
Let us know about your Art practice at <a href="mailto:artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com">artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com</a> or @artmatters_97.1fm