Sean Edward Whelan

PSYCHEDELICATESSEN – Gallery ERGO, Seattle

Hi everyone, just a quick update!

I was added to the roster of artists to join Gallery ERGO’s Psychedelicatessen group show, starting 14 March and running until the end of the month. So if you’re in the Seattle, make sure you swing by the gallery in the Pike Place Market area and see my piece alongside a bunch of awesome local and international talent.

In the meantime, here is my submission to the show – Changeling.

Changeling
Acrylic on woodpanel
30 x 30cm
2025

LOCALS 2025 – Outré Gallery, Melbourne

👋🏻 Hey there! Hope you’re starting 2025 right.

I’ve been invited to join Outré Gallery’s upcoming LOCALS group exhibition, kicking off the year with over 100 Australian based artists.

There is so much awesome local talent up on the walls, so if you are in Melbourne, make sure you drop in the for the opening on Friday, 21st of February.

If you can’t make it along, no problem! Outré Gallery have a preview catalogue out now you can grab directly from their website, or get a sneak peek on their Instagram.

Storytelling
Acylic on woodpanel
40 x 40cm
Sean Whelan
2025

LOCALS 2024 – Outré Gallery, Melbourne

Yes! I’ve been invited to join over 80 Australia based artists at Outré Gallery’s LOCALS group exhibition, coming back for 2024.

If you are in Melbourne, don’t miss the opening on 23 February. So much talent and amazing work. Get a sneak peek on Outré Gallery’s Instagram or visit their website, subscribe to their newsletter to get that pre-opening catalogue as soon as it’s released.

Here is a little preview of my piece for you to check out and a work-in-process vid – full post on my Instagram, in good time 😘 Hope you can make it along!

ABOVE:
Car no. 1
Acylic on woodpanel
20 x 20cm
2024

Upcoming show – October 2023

Coming up in October this year – Midnight Vignette.
A mini-exhibition of new paintings with 19Karen Gallery on the Gold Coast, Australia.

More details to come! For all enquiries please visit the gallery website.

Coast – Summer Group Show

I was chuffed to be invited along to join the international group show organised by Stupid Krap at Mint Art House this year, on the Gold Coast in Queensland. This is the first time I’ve exhibited with StupidKrap, and they pulled together a stellar line-up with some incredible pieces from some artists I follow, and others I’ve just discovered.

The entire collection from the Coast show has been added to their site, so check it out!

LOCALS 2023 – Outré Gallery Melbourne

I was invited to join the annual LOCALS show at Outré Gallery, in Melbourne again this year. It was a big one, with over 80 artists showing work, and a huge turnout for the opening, with people spilling out into the street – it was great to be there for the buzz. Here are the pieces I put in the show. Both are acrylic on wooden board. Which I’ve been enjoying working on for the smooth finish I can get.

These are available and any enquiries can be directed to Outré Gallery directly.

Antipodes 2023 – Beinart Gallery, Melbourne, Australia

Horse – 2023
Acrylic on wooden panel
40x40cm

This year I was very lucky to be invited along to join Beinart’s 4th annual exhibition of Australian contemporary artists, Antipodes.

The open show brings together artist working across a variety of traditional and non-traditional, sculpture and mixed media. It’s humbling to be alongside some incredible talent.

For more information, visit the Beinart Gallery website, or if you are in Brunswick, Melbourne, drop in and see the exhibition for yourself.

Antipodes opens 15 January 2023 and runs through to the 29th.

Hounds – 2023
Acrylic on wooden panel
40x40cm

Unnatural Histories XI – Antler Gallery, Portland Oregon

Coming up very soon, I’ll be exhibiting a new piece at Antler Gallery (Portland, Oregon) for the annual invitational show – UNNATURAL HISTORIES XI, which digs deep into mythology, cryptozoology and natural history drawing. Really looking forward to seeing how each artist interprets the theme, and it’s great to have a piece included.

For more info on the show, check out @antlerpdx on Instagram or visit their website.

Thylacine – 2023
Acrylic on wooden panel
40x40cm

Opening Thursday, 29th September 2022

Vanguard – Outré Gallery Melbourne

Coming up this September, I’ll be exhibiting a new piece in Outré Gallery’s invitational show – VANGUARD – featuring contemporary artists from across the world.

Without getting too gushy, it’s a bit deal to be alongside artists I’ve been following for many years, so I’ll be heading over to Melbourne to see these artworks in person. If you are in the city on September 9, I might catch up with you there.

Join Outré Gallery’s mailing list to get your hands on the catalogue and see the artist line up before the show, and for more information visit their website.

A preview of my piece – The Cave – below.

LOCALS 2022 – Outré Gallery Melbourne

Very excited to start 2022 off on the right foot, with an invitation to join over 80 Australian artists at Outré Gallery’s annual LOCALS group exhibition. If you are in Melbourne, February 25 to 21 March, don’t miss the chance to visit the Smith Street gallery and check it out.

With a bit of luck, I’ll be leaving fortress Tasmania for a visit too, and be there for the opening. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Here is a little preview of my piece. Hope you can make it along – and be sure to keep an eye on Outré Gallery’s website for more information on the artist lineup and opening.