Gillian’s paintings use expressive gestures of acrylic paint applied with a palette knife to give lushishness to simple floral arrangements.  Her work is held in collections far and wide, from Western Australia to the USA.

Gillian is one of the founding directors of Art Gallery on Darling (formerly Hunters Hill Art Gallery). Created as an opportunity to exhibit and sell their own work, the group has grown to a ‘not for profit’ gallery in the main street of Balmain with 12 resident artists and up to 20 other artists showing regularly in the gallery space. 2025 celebrates 10 years in business.

She has been involved in the art world for many years as well as being instrumental in raising over $250,000 with the Ubuntu Foundation which donated funds to many charities for women and children including the Hamlin Fistula Foundation.

‘GILLIAN JOHNSTON – DIRECTOR OF ART GALLERY ON DARLING’