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Pulse - A Vibrant Contemporary Art Exhibition in Melbourne

'Image of 'Satellite' Contemporary Abstract Expressionism Textured Painting Closeup. Hand-painted by Bridget Bradley.

Venue: Upstairs, Art Lovers Australia, 300 Wellington Street, Collingwood, Melbourne VIC 3006
Opening night: 10 October 2025 (Reception 6 – 8 pm)
Run dates: 10 Oct 2025 –  20 December 2025

Organisers’ statement

“Our newest exhibition, Pulse, dives into the heartbeat of creativity where pattern, rhythm, and abstraction become powerful expressions of life’s essential force. The collection showcases artworks that don’t just sit quietly on the wall; they thrum with movement, energy, and vitality. Each piece draws you into a shifting dialogue between chaos and order, repetition and reinvention, reminding us that life itself is a constant dance of balance and transformation. Step inside and experience the momentum of Pulse, an exhibition that feels alive.” 

- Art Lovers Australia

About the Art Exhibition

The show brings together a dynamic range of Australian contemporary artists—from lyrical gestural painting to precise geometric work, while featuring four of my own abstract expressionism paintings.

Bridget Bradley Exhibits

Contemporary abstract expressionist artist, Brisbane

SATELLITE (2024) Acrylic on Stretched Museum Grade Canvas, 122h x 91w x 4d cm

Painted intuitively. Inspired from the my inner perceptions and imagination as if viewing space from a Satellite as it journeys across the cosmos.

Bridget Bradley Holds up 'Satellite' her original abstract expressionism painting

Image of ‘SATELLITE’ © Bridget Bradley

COMET (2024) Acrylic on Stretched Museum Grade Canvas, 91h x 91w x 4d cm

An intuitive expression from childhood memories accompanying my Dad to the Observatory, to look toward a new Comet that he had confirmed.

Central to the composition, is the comet tail, which streaks across the canvas like an icy, luminous body moving at lightening speed through the universe. The comet tail is worked in neon yellow, clear blue and radiant white. Multiple layers were applied to give a textural effect.

Bridget Bradley contemporary abstarct expressionist Artist Brisbane, holds up 'COMET' her original painting

Image of ‘COMET’ © Bridget Bradley

LAVA (2023) Acrylic on Stretched Museum Grade Canvas, 102h x 76w x 4d cm
Intuitively painted, the raw power and fluidity of nature's most primal forces bursting with energy.

Bridget Bradley holds up her original painting 'LAVA

Image of ‘LAVA’ © Bridget Bradley

LUMINESCENCE (2023) Acrylic on Museum Grade Canvas, 61h x 61w x 4d cm
Contemporary original evocative painting that invites viewers to explore the wonder of bioluminescence

Bridget Bradley abstract expressionist artist holds up her painting 'Luminescence'

Image of ‘LUMINESCENCE’ © Bridget Bradley

Paintings are available now for pre-exhibition preview and purchase at Art Lovers Australia

Why Visit Pulse?

  • Living energy - As the organisers note, every canvas “thrum[s] with movement, energy, and vitality,” turning the space into a living dialogue between chaos and order.
  • Broad contemporary spectrum - From expressive gestural works to clean geometric pieces, the exhibition reflects the full breadth of today’s Australian art practice.
  • Support artists
  • Artist interaction - Meet the creators during the opening reception and hear the stories behind each canvas.
  • Prime Melbourne setting - Art Lovers Australia provides an intimate, upscale environment that lets every work breathe.

Practical Details

  • Opening hours: Tue–Sat 10 am – 6 pm (closed Mondays)
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair‑friendly entrance, free nearby parking.
  • Tickets: Free entry; RSVP for the opening reception via the gallery’s website.

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