Billy Nye Bio

Billy Nye is an Australian visual artist based on the Mornington Peninsula, known for her vibrant portrayals of suburban life through painting, digital media, and especially printmaking. Her work often captures everyday sights—power poles, local beaches, and tiled rooftops—transforming them into colorful, stylized compositions that reflect the beauty of the familiar. With strong influences from artists like Howard Arkley, Jeffrey Smart, Reg Mombassa, and David Hockney, Nye’s work celebrates the overlooked charm of Australian suburbia.

Trained with a Diploma of Visual Art from Chisholm Institute and a BA in Fine Art and Visual Culture, Nye has developed a rich, multidisciplinary practice grounded in both conceptual and technical skill. Her printmaking, particularly in linocut and monoprint, forms a central part of her creative output. Nye uses traditional methods in combination with contemporary color palettes and hand-coloring techniques to create layered, tactile works that reflect a sense of place and memory.

In addition to her studio practice, Nye is an active advocate for printmaking as a community practice. She leads the Peninsula Printmakers, a collective that supports emerging artists and fosters creative exchange on the Mornington Peninsula. Her work has been widely exhibited in local galleries and public art projects, where her detailed, nostalgic, and distinctly Australian scenes continue to engage audiences across generations.