Artist's Stories

My Journey

My Journey Timeline

I have been a practicing botanical artist, fabric designer and professional printmaker for 30 years, based in nipaluna/ Hobart, Tasmania. This is My Journey. 2025 ORCHIDACEOUS – Wild and Rare

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Deborah WACE fabric in stream, from Sartorial Naturalist film
Botanical Bytes

Sustainable ‘slow fashion’

At Deborah WACE our vision is to inspire a love of wild Tasmanian flora through beauty and design. We continually aim to create a unique and luxurious range of products and

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In the Media

‘Sister Hives’: Art Meets Beekeeping

Beekeeping merges with art! Deborah Wace’s artwork proudly adorns Sister Hives Australia beekeeping record participation certificates. Sister Hives created an Extreme Excellence World Record for ‘Most Photos of Women+ Beekeeping

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In the Media

FortySouth: The artist and the ancient

Explore the scientifically remarkable Lomatia tasmanica which features extensively in my work, through this piece written by Rayne Allinson (published in FortySouth magazine, January 2021).   Lomatia tasmanica, common-name King’s lomatia, or King’s holly,

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Major Projects

FLOW Exhibition

My work will be on display as part of FLOW – a collaborative exhibition featuring ten Huon Valley and Launceston artists, presented by Huon Valley Council in conjunction with the

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In the Media

Broadsheet x Tourism Tasmania feature

Featured in the print issue of Broadsheet this June, distributed throughout Melbourne and Sydney! Deborah WACE was selected as having a strong connection to the Tasmanian brand, bringing interest and inspiration, alongside

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In the Media

Gardening Australia TV interview

Gardening Australia produced a feature around my story, aired to television on 3rd June 2022. During the ‘My Garden Path’ segment, I spoke about my highly detailed and intimate artwork

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My Journey

Sponsors, Partners & Supporters

My Journey Sponsors I am grateful for the formal and personal support I have received. Deborah WACE is assisted through Arts Tasmania.     Export Market Development grant (2021-2023) – to undertake promotional activities

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