Art Matters #45 - MaryLin Litchfield
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

Today's guest on Art Matters was Abstract Expressionist painter MaryLin Litchfield.
She was in the studio today to tell us all about her current solo exhibition HeartFelt
which is now showing in the Lyre gallery at Burrinja Cultural Centre until May 3rd.
We talked about new beginnings and transformations - moving through emotions, grief, anger, persistance and calm.
These emotions are explored through colour and texture in MaryLin's canvases - all 31 of them.
Heart Felt is a large and bold body of work and a moving reminder of the way art can hold us through life’s hardest moments — and how creativity can become a space for reflection, resilience, and transformation.
MaryLin's work speaks not only to loss, but to courage… to memory… and to the quiet strength it takes to keep moving forward.



Heart Felt

Sat 28 Mar – Sun 3 May 2026

Burrinja Lyre Gallery
351 Glenfern Rd, Upwey 3158
Wed - Sun 10am to 4pm

Exhibition Opening
Sat 11 Apr 2pm (free event)
MaryLin will give a talk at the launch 
and will also sit the gallery Sunday mornings 10am - 12pm during the exhibition.

www.burrinja.org.au for more details and to RSVP

Todays Tracks:
Beat goes on, All seeing I
Parthenon Baby, Palm Springs
Wildfires, SAULT

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 #45 - MaryLin Litchfield Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019
Today's guest on Art Matters was Abstract Expressionist painter MaryLin Litchfield. She was in the studio today to tell us all about her current solo exhibition&nbsp;HeartFelt which is now showing in the Lyre gallery at Burrinja Cultural Centre until May 3rd. We talked about new beginnings and transformations - moving through emotions, grief, anger, persistance and calm. These emotions are explored through colour and texture in MaryLin's canvases - all 31 of them. Heart Felt is a large and bold body of work and&nbsp;a moving reminder of the way art can hold us through life&rsquo;s hardest moments &mdash; and how creativity can become a space for reflection, resilience, and transformation. MaryLin's work speaks not only to loss, but to courage&hellip; to memory&hellip; and to the quiet strength it takes to keep moving forward. 
Heart Felt
Sat 28 Mar &ndash; Sun 3 May 2026
Burrinja Lyre Gallery 351 Glenfern Rd, Upwey 3158 Wed - Sun 10am to 4pm Exhibition Opening Sat 11 Apr 2pm (free event) MaryLin will give a talk at the launch&nbsp; and will also sit the gallery Sunday mornings 10am - 12pm during the exhibition.
<a href="https://www.burrinja.org.au">www.burrinja.org.au</a> for more details and to RSVP
Todays Tracks: Beat goes on, All seeing I Parthenon Baby, Palm Springs Wildfires,&nbsp;SAULT
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