World Art Collection 2026
Featured in The World Art Collection
In September 2026, Verdant Reverie by Australian mixed-media artist Lisa Rees will be featured in The World Art Collection, an international publication celebrating selected contemporary artists from around the world.
While exhibitions offer a moment in time, publications create permanence. They preserve artistic voices, document creative journeys, and provide collectors, curators and art enthusiasts with a lasting record of contemporary artistic practice.
For Lisa Rees, inclusion in The World Art Collection represents another meaningful milestone within an evolving international journey. Alongside recent media features and exhibition opportunities abroad, the publication offers an opportunity to present her work within a broader global context while contributing to an enduring record of contemporary art in this moment.
At the centre of this inclusion is Verdant Reverie — a work that has become one of the defining artworks within her portfolio and a reflection of the visual language she continues to develop through gold leaf, texture and contemporary portraiture.
Featured Artwork
Verdant Reverie
Mixed Media on Canvas | 90 × 120 cm
Selected for inclusion in The World Art Collection, Verdant Reverie embodies many of the themes and techniques that define Lisa Rees' artistic practice.
The artwork combines layered acrylic techniques, sculptural texture and genuine gold leaf to create a portrait that balances strength with elegance. Inspired by couture fashion and contemporary femininity, the figure's flowing gown becomes more than a garment — it becomes a symbol of movement, transformation and presence.
The intricate gold detailing draws the eye through the composition, while the dimensional surface invites closer inspection. Rich colour contrasts, layered textures, and reflective metallic elements subtly shift as light moves across the artwork, creating a viewing experience that changes throughout the day.
Although visually striking from a distance, the artwork reveals its complexity in the details. The interplay between texture and gold leaf reflects a commitment to craftsmanship and a fascination with materials that extend beyond traditional painting techniques.
For Lisa, Verdant Reverie represents a pivotal moment in her creative development. It is an artwork that has opened new opportunities, contributed to international recognition, and continues to resonate with audiences drawn to contemporary portraiture that feels both luxurious and deeply personal.
Why Printed Recognition Still Matters
In an increasingly digital world, printed art publications continue to hold a unique place within the creative landscape.
While social media allows artwork to be shared instantly, publications provide something far more enduring: permanence. They create a physical record of artistic practice that can be revisited, collected and preserved for years to come.
For collectors, publications often provide valuable context. They offer insight into an artist's development, document significant artworks, and help position those artworks within a broader cultural conversation. For artists, inclusion can become part of a lasting archive that records both creative evolution and professional milestones.
Art books have long played an important role in documenting artistic movements, introducing new voices and preserving creative achievements beyond the fast-moving pace of digital platforms.
For this reason, inclusion in The World Art Collection is not merely a feature of a publication — it becomes part of an ongoing artistic record that may be referenced and appreciated long after its initial release.
Building an International Presence
The inclusion of Verdant Reverie within The World Art Collection forms part of a broader period of international growth for Lisa Rees and Luxe Wall Art by Lisa.
Recent milestones have included a feature in Fine Art News, introducing her work to a wider global audience, as well as participation in The Pop-Up Project: Voltage of Hope, an international exhibition taking place in Los Angeles in September 2026.
Each opportunity serves a different purpose. Media features create visibility. Publications provide documentation. Exhibitions foster direct engagement with audiences and collectors.
Together, these experiences contribute to a growing international presence built not through rapid expansion, but through carefully selected opportunities that align with the artist's long-term vision and values.
At the heart of each opportunity remains the work itself — creating meaningful contemporary artworks that combine craftsmanship, materiality and emotional resonance.
Looking Ahead
As her artistic practice continues to evolve, Lisa is currently developing a new body of work inspired by the decorative richness of Gustav Klimt, interpreted through her own contemporary lens.
Exploring geometry, ornamentation, texture, and gold leaf, the series represents a natural progression in her broader artistic journey while remaining connected to the themes of femininity, elegance, and transformation that continue to shape her work.
Alongside upcoming exhibitions and publications, these new works mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter and reflect an ongoing commitment to creating distinctive artworks for collectors both in Australia and internationally.
