‘BACKYARD BEAUTIES’
Majestic Australian Wildlife Through Colour & Soul
Gitanjali proudly presents this year’s SALA exhibition – ‘Backyard Beauties – Majestic Australian Wildlife Through Colour & Soul’ by Effie Skordos. The collection pays tribute to native Australian birds that endure, adapt, and continue to bring colour to our landscapes.
Each work invites viewers to slow down, reconnect with nature, and notice the ‘everyday wild’.
The exhibition opens on Saturday August 1.
The exhibition can then be viewed daily during normal trading hours until August 31.
Monday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
99 Walkerville Tce, Walkerville SA 5081
Effie Skordos
Resilience: A Portrait of Renewal
Three Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos perch among regenerating bushland
Acrylic on Canvas
76 x 76 cm
$850
Effie Skordos
King of the Gums
A Solitary kookaburra perches among muted blue eucalyptus leaves, its steady gaze commanding quiet strength
Acrylic on Canvas
72.6 x 61 cm
$850
Effie Skordos
Blush of the Bush
A Major Mitchell cockatoo rendered in swirling dots and rhythmic brushwork, glowing with contemporary energy
Acrylic on Canvas
72.6 x 61 cm
$850
Effie Skordos
Koockaburras in Wattle
Two Kookaburras perch among cascades of golden wattle, capturing a moment of quiet connection
Acrylic on Canvas
72.6 x 61 cm
$850
Effie Skordos
Blue Feather Companions
Two kookaburras perch closely together, one lifting its beak in a bright, open call, their blue-washed feathers glowing in the soft native light
Acrylic on Canvas
72.6 x 61 cm
$850
Effie Skordos
The Magpie Assembly
Five magpies gather among vivid crimson blossoms, their poised forms creating a lively moment of colour and character. The Scene captures a sense of chorus and companionship
Acrylic on Canvas
72.6 x 61 cm
$850
Effie Skordos
Mr Percival of the Point
A dignified pelican stands tall at the shoreline, framed by soft surf and rolling hills
Acrylic on Canvas
60 x 60 cm
$600
Effie Skordos
Eastern Rosella Among Crimson Bottlebrushes
A brilliantly coloured rosella glows among vivid crimson bottlebrush, capturing the charm and energy of a beloved backyard bird
Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 50 cm
$400
Effie Skordos
Frangipani Harmony
A male and female kingfisher perch among sunlit frangipani blooms, capturing a moment of balance and connection
Acrylic on Canvas
30.4 x 40.5 cm
$300
Effie Skordos
Grassland Peek
A soft pink cockatoo peeks above native grasses, capturing a tender moment of stillness
Acrylic on Canvas
30 x 40 cm
$300
Effie Skordos
Magpie Dialogue
Two magpies sit closely side by side, their poised forms suggesting a gentle dialogue beneath the soft Australian light
Acrylic on Canvas
30 x 40 cm
$300
Effie Skordos
Wattle Whispers
A vibrant kingfisher nestles among golden wattle, radiating warmth and gentle Australian beauty
Acrylic on Canvas
25 x 25 cm
$150
Effie Skordos
Pink Cockatoo in Gold
A gentle pink cockatoo rests among soft golden wattle, its warm plumage glowing against the delicate native bloom
Acrylic on Canvas
30 x 30 cm
$150
Effie Skordos
Sunlit Rosella
A striking yellow rosella meets the viewer with a vivid, curious gaze, its feathers glowing in rich greens, blues and warm reds
Acrylic on Canvas
20 x 14.5 cm
$150
Effie Skordos
Crimson Rosella
A radiant crimson rosella rests in a burst of blue and red plumage, its gaze alive with colour and quiet charm
Acrylic on Canvas
20 x 14.5 cm
$150
Effie Skordos
Magpie Under the Blossom
A solitary magpie stands poised beneath soft crimson blossom; its bold plumage contrasted by the delicate drift of native colour
Acrylic on Canvas
20 x 14.5 cm
$150
Effie Skordos
Magpie Among the Leaves
A quiet magpie rests among soft gum leaves and a single crimson blossom, its dark plumage set against the tender glow of native colour
Acrylic on Canvas
20 x 14.5 cm
$150
