Vivid Country

Vivid Country is a bold reimagining of the Australian landscape, seen, lived, remembered, and transformed. Created entirely from original photographs taken by Raymond Mather over decades of travel, work, and life across the continent, each artwork in this collection becomes a visual map of memory, presence, and emotional resonance.

From the windblown plains of Tamworth to the jetty lights of Coffs Harbour, from the carnival brightness of Surfers Paradise to the moody silhouettes of Castlemaine, these places are more than coordinates, they are lived experiences, recollections, and creative touchstones. Each location featured is one where the artist has stood, breathed, stayed, or belonged, if even just for a while.

Infused with the saturated palette and rhythmic design of Pop Art, Vivid Country speaks the language of joy, contrast, and clarity. The works echo ART1’s core philosophy: to uplift, delight, and connect through a visual celebration of light, memory, and place. This is not just landscape photography. It’s lived geography, filtered through emotion, aesthetic intuition, and an unwavering commitment to presence.

In true ART1 fashion, this series invites the viewer to see the familiar anew, to discover Australia's emotional topography not just as it is, but as it feels.

Limited edition 50.