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I Participated in the Incognito Art Show Sydney 2025 - An Artist’s Perspective by Karen Fourie | Owner of Art with Kari

I Participated in the Incognito Art Show Sydney 2025

An Artist’s Perspective by Karen Fourie | Owner of Art with Kari

Bold. Expressive. Happy. Bright.
That’s the heart of my work — and this year, I was incredibly proud to be part of Australia’s most inclusive art event: the Incognito Art Show 2025 in Sydney, NSW, Australia .

What Is the Incognito Art Show?

Held at The Garden Gallery in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, the Incognito Art Show is one of Australia’s most exciting and accessible art exhibitions. Thousands of original artworks are displayed and sold — each for just $100 — but with a twist: the artist’s name is hidden until after purchase.

This year’s event ran from 26 May to 22 June 2025, offering both in-person and online sales, making it easy for anyone to collect meaningful, original art.

Visiting the Exhibition – A Joyful Experience

I had the joy of attending the in-person exhibition at the Garden Gallery. Just a short walk from the NSW Art Gallery, the space was easy to find and beautifully presented.

The exhibition was:

• Thoughtfully curated

• Warm and welcoming

• Easy to browse despite the high excitement and fast-paced nature of the sales

It was a space filled with colour, emotion, and connection — a true celebration of creativity.

My Journey as an Incognito Artist

As a visual artist known for bold colour, intricate line work, and joyful energy, I found the anonymous nature of this show incredibly freeing. It allowed each of my pieces to connect with someone purely on feeling — not fame.

💛 And I’m thrilled to share that all three of my artworks sold! 💛
They now live in three new homes, and I hope they’re bringing brightness and joy.

I love this show because it:

• Encourages people to trust their instincts

• Supports disability-inclusive arts programs

• Places emerging artists and prize-winning professionals side by side, equally

There’s something powerful about knowing my artwork could hang alongside an Archibald Prize winner — and be chosen simply because it made someone smile.

Why You Should Visit the Incognito Art Show

Whether you're new to buying art or a seasoned collector, the Incognito Art Show has something for everyone:

✅ Every piece is $100
✅ Artist names are revealed only after purchase
✅ Supports artists living with disabilities
✅ Accessible online and in-person

Location: The Garden Gallery, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney – just steps from the NSW Art Gallery.

Who knows — you might walk away with a future Archibald Prize-winning piece!

Did You Buy One of My Works?

Surprise — it was me!
If you picked up one of my artworks at Incognito 2025, I hope it brings you daily inspiration, joy, and a burst of colour.

Final Thoughts

The Incognito Art Show Sydney 2025 is more than an exhibition.
It’s a movement – one that champions inclusion, artistic freedom, and the pure joy of discovering something you love.

I’m truly honoured to have participated and grateful that my art found new homes. Thank you to everyone who supported the show — and thank you for supporting artists like me.

Initiation to exhibit shortlisted artwork titled Celeste Dreaming,
May 2025 World Endometriosis Congress in Sydney, NSW, Australia 

As a finalist at the endoMEtriosis Art Exhibition and Competition Awards, to further the conversation for women’s health, to continue raising awareness and driving action, QENDO has invited to display Celeste Dreaming artwork at the Patient Day at the World Congress on Endometriosis taking place in Sydney in May 2025.

Shortlisted/ Finalist in the

2025 endoMEtriosis Art Competition 

endoMEtriosis Art Exhibition and Competition Awards Ceremony on 11th March 2025 – enjoy an evening of powerful art, inspiring stories, and meaningful conversations about women's health at KPMG. Sponsored by KPMG, Qendo, Gedeon Richter, and VML, Australia.

Together, we can ignite awareness, empower change, and foster greater conversations about women's health.

Karen Fourie, Australian fine artist, educator, and author, entry titled: Celeste Dreaming, medium: acrylic and oil on gallery wrapped canvas. Artwork dimensions: 66cm high, 66cm width, 4cm depth.

My artwork Celeste Dreaming introduces Celeste, a woman whose life is bound to the cycles of the moon, much like the women in her lineage—her mother, grandmothers, aunties, and sisters. Their collective strength, now transformed into stars, continues to guide her. Together, they form a constellation greater than all the grains of sand on earth, an unbreakable bond of support and resilience.

Celeste carries the weight of a shared legacy, feeling the heavy presence of her ancestors with each painful cycle. There is a quiet, lingering fear within her that it may be too late for her, that her journey might be defined by struggle rather than healing. Yet, in her heart, she dreams of a future where her daughters are free from the pain and limitations that have marked her own life. She dreams of breaking the chains of endometriosis, giving them the freedom to live without fear, without pain.

This piece reflects the invisible burdens many women like Celeste carry—an embodiment of strength, a deep connection to generations of women before them, and the hope for a brighter future. Through art, I aim to give voice to the silent experiences of those living with endometriosis, amplifying their stories in a way that feels both personal and universal.

Highlights pictured above: Finalist at the endoMEtriosis Art Exhibition and Competition Awards Ceremony on 11th March 2025 – enjoy an evening of powerful art, inspiring stories, and meaningful conversations about women's health at KPMG. Sponsored by KPMG, Qendo, Gedeon Richter, and VML, Australia.

The Imaginarium:

A Global Art & Literary Extravaganza

• The Imaginarium: A Global Art & Literary Extravaganza, was born out of a meeting of creative minds. Every member came together through Paula Telizyn and her mission to help artists and writers build profitable businesses.

• Each artist, and writer, creates incredible works that are unique visions and interpretations of the world around them.

• Spanning the globe, this membership includes artists from England, Scotland, Canada and Australia. The show is the very first time most of them will be meeting in person. This is also the inaugural show for the West End Gallery.

• When you attend the show, you get a chance to see artworks up close, listen to Michael Taylor read from his fantasy novel, and enjoy a variety of artists talks, all while celebrating Greenock’s newest gallery and art space.

• https://imaginariumshow.com/

Press: Greenock Telegraph
The Imaginarium: A Global Art & Literary Extravaganza

• 2 September 2023

• Thank you to the Greenock Telegraph for coming to interviewing fellow visual artist Tosca Lahiri, a fellow member of The Imaginarium: A Global Art and Literary Extravaganza.

• The Imaginarium: A Global Art & Literary Extravaganza, was born out of a meeting of creative minds. Every member came together through Paula Telizyn and her mission to help artists and writers build profitable businesses.

• Each artist, and writer, creates incredible works that are unique visions and interpretations of the world around them.

• Spanning the globe, this membership includes artists from England; Fi Marks, Nicholas Palmer, Louise Barson, Michael Taylor, Scotland; Tosca Lahiri, Canada; Paula Telizyn and Australia; Karen Fourie. The show is the very first time most of them will be meeting in person. This is also the inaugural show for the West End Gallery.

• When you attend the show, you get a chance to see artworks up close, listen to Michael Taylor read from his fantasy novel, and enjoy a variety of artists talks, all while celebrating Greenock’s newest gallery and art space.

• https://imaginariumshow.com/

The collective culture show

• Previous event. 14 visionary artists and writers from around the world, December 9-16th, 2022. With inspiring art in all styles, plus poetry and fantasy books available, it will be a feast for your senses.

Better than cheese podcast

• Karen Fourie is a guest In this podcast series, Paula Telizyn explores what it means to be creative, how to keep going when shit hits the fan, and where to find inspiration.

• The podcast for and about creatives who are exactly that.

• https://betterthancheese.com/episode-30-artist-karen-fourie/