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A SIGNATURE STYLE ROOTED IN PLACE
Often compared to Matisse and Gauguin, Tania’s style is uniquely her own. With a
sharp eye for composition, she balances sweeping landscapes with intricate details,
frequently incorporating figures to create scale and narrative. A personal touch runs
through her work — she often paints herself into her scenes, alongside her dog,
blending personal storytelling with the broader landscape.
Her subjects are unmistakably local — Yule Point’s vast coastline, the deep greens
of Mossman Gorge, the rhythmic patterns of cane fields, and the facades of
Queenslander houses brought to life in works such as Cool Waters, Sugar Land,
Mossman Cane Barracks, and Northern Cane Field, as well as Mango 4 Sale, ABOUT OUR COVER
Jacaranda, and Blue Mango House, just to name a few. More than just a visual
record, her paintings invite the viewer to see and feel these places through her eyes. Renowned for her ability to capture the breathtaking
landscapes and vibrant spirit of Far North Queensland,
Port Douglas Sunday Market, where she had a stall for more than 15 years, has also Tania Heben brings her artistry to our latest cover with
become a recurring theme in her work. She captures not only the physical space a stunning portrayal of one of Port Douglas’s most
but also the energy and interactions that define it. Her depictions of Port Douglas beloved traditions — the Sunday markets.
in earlier times — such as the view of Mocka’s Pies, once a landmark on Macrossan
Street — offer a nostalgic glimpse into the town’s past. Her artwork, inspired by an original oil painting,
beautifully encapsulates the essence, colour, and
character of our coastal town. Both a celebrated figure
on the international art scene and a cherished local
“Often compared to Matisse and Gauguin, Tania’s style is talent, we’re honoured to showcase Tania’s work in this
edition.
uniquely her own. With a sharp eye for composition, she Thank you, Tania, for sharing your vision and letting us
balances sweeping landscapes with intricate details, frequently celebrate the magic of Port Douglas through your eyes.
incorporating figures to create scale and narrative.”

Port Douglas Sunday Markets. Tania Heben