Art exhibitions October 2025: Experience 'A Day at the Beach' with Lauren Esplin—No Sunscreen Required

Artist Lauren Esplin in front of her large blue painting '1:06pm Saltwater Serenity' ahead of her Solo Art Show ' A Day At The Beach'

Acclaimed Australian artist Lauren Esplin invites you to experience her captivating art exhibition 'A Day at the Beach' this October at Our Gallery in Milton, NSW.

This evocative collection explores how the colours and textures of coastal environments transform throughout the day, mirroring the evolving ways we interact with nature.

"6:08am looks nothing like 9:25am or 4:41pm. Each artwork is titled by the time of day it represents. This show combines slices of time to create a complete day at the beach," explains Lauren.

Australian artist Lauren Esplin

The exhibition captures intimate moments of coastal life: three women slouched at the water's edge in deep reverie, friends walking hand in hand along the shoreline, and groups swimming in cool ocean waters while others dive beneath oncoming waves. Each work radiates a joyous sense of freedom—the release that only a day at the beach can promise. Viewers can almost hear and smell the ocean, feel the sun on their skin, and imagine those first sizzling steps into cool water.

"In this collection, I have explored different perspectives and stripped back the patterns and shapes I see in nature. Aerial views of water have become thick brush marks of teals and aqua, while ripples and reflections are expressed in intricate patterns," says Lauren.

Lauren's paintings masterfully combine abstracted coastal landscapes featuring emotive markings with detailed figures that echo the familiar.

"I look to capture the joy of human connection with nature. I use colour and markings to depict the world not as it is, but as it is felt," she explains. "I think my paintings tap into a sense of nostalgia—a deep dive into our own memories of our time spent by the coast and how it makes us feel."

EVENT DETAILS

WHAT: 'A Day at the Beach' Art Show by Lauren Esplin

WHEN: Opening Night is Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM (October long weekend—perfect for a trip down the South Coast!). The exhibition runs throughout October 2025.

COST: Free admission to the opening event, with opportunities to meet the artist, view the new collection, and enjoy refreshments and live music with fellow art enthusiasts.

WHERE: Our Gallery Milton, Shop 7/23 Wason Street, Milton NSW 2538 [RSVP for Opening Night] OR [Sign Up for Show Catalogue] if you cannot attend in person Art Show Landing Page: https://www.laurenesplin.com/artexhibitions2025