Randwick artist, Anthea Ben-Naim
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Randwick artist, Anthea Ben-Naim, celebrates the beauty and fragility of marine life through public art.
Though she has only lived in the area for just over three years, Anthea Ben-Naim has totally embraced the community. If you live in Randwick, you’ve probably already met her, if not directly, then through her exquisite artworks, which were reproduced on street banners for Randwick City Council’s Love the Locals campaign last year.
The vibrant banners featured images of a grey nurse shark, blue groper, sea urchin, common Sydney octopus, and humpback whales and were intended to celebrate and raise awareness of the delicate marine ecosystem.
“I’m endlessly inspired by what I see and experience here: the fragile beauty of our coastline, the fleeting shimmer of life that deserves to be noticed and protected,” Ben-Naim tells Neighbourhood Media.
How did Anthea make her way to Randwick
The artist and her family relocated to Randwick from the North Shore because of her children’s schooling. Beginning her career as a graphic artist, Ben-Naim felt emboldened to pursue her passion for art after becoming a mother.
“I’m lucky to live and paint in Randwick — a surprisingly vast coastal municipality where marine and botanical life are part of daily existence. The rhythms and visuals of its landscape continually feed my work,” says Ben-Naim. “Randwick has been the backdrop to that creative unfolding — a place that holds both my home and my artistic practice.”
Awards & Accolades
Recently, Ben-Naim the honour of serving as judge at a Randwick Art Society competition where she met the talented local artist community and enjoyed the breadth of work.
Earlier this year, Ben-Naim exhibited her own works at Sydney Street Gallery in Marrickville, featuring as one of only four artists in the Saving Scapes exhibition.
“Twenty percent of all art sales were donated to local causes — supporting marine life, the Cooks River cleanup, and the protection of our shared environment,” says Ben-Naim.
Her gorgeous watercolours and acrylics are inspired by Ben-Naim’s love of nature and marine life; it’s a synergetic combination that allows her to create from the heart while directly helping the environment.
Notable awards and recognition include:
• Honourable Mention – Ten Moir Botanicals Competition, 2025
• Finalist – Ten Moir Gallery’s Nature Exhibition, 2024
• Best in Show – Ten Moir Gallery’s Faces Exhibition, 2023
• IronCraft Challenge, 2016
• Featured in Sydney Morning Herald’s The Enriched List, 2010
Ben-Naim’s beautiful range of artworks are available on her website.
“I sell my original paintings through my online gallery and have recently launched a dedicated print store, created to make my work more accessible. For many, prints offer a gentle way to bring local art into the home — and I’m deeply grateful for everyone who chooses to live with a piece of my world.”
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