Rowena Martinich

Taking up artistic residency at Rydges Melbourne, Martinich and Carran will re-imagine the hotel’s lobby with their exhibition Spectra, part of Melbourne Design Week. Creating works that seamlessly integrate original paintings, murals, painting-inspired wallpaper, prints, and custom-designed floor coverings created in partnership with GH Commercial. This collection pushes the boundaries of their practice, responding directly to the hotel’s architecture, atmosphere and palette while demonstrating how expressive artworks can redefine everyday environments. By placing their work within a bustling temporal setting, Spectra creates a dynamic fusion between art and design, offering a new perspective on how creative interventions shape the spaces we inhabit.