A lIttle bit About me
Hayley Krüger is an accomplished acrylic painter with a decade of experience, originally from South Africa with a background in graphic design. Now based in the Swan Valley of Western Australia, she creates from her home studio, drawing inspiration from the architectural beauty and quiet resilience of native Australian plants.
Her vibrant botanical paintings are complemented by still life studies of local fruit, vegetables, and birds—reflecting a growing exploration into the connection between nature, nourishment, and the healing of both body and soul. These works are a celebration of simple, everyday beauty and a reminder to slow down and savour life.
Currently navigating her breast cancer journey, Hayley’s creative process has become a lifeline—offering focus, comfort, and a sense of hope in the midst of uncertainty. Each painting is an expression of resilience and gratitude, capturing moments of joy and light even in difficult seasons.
Her work has received national recognition, including the City of Swan Award (Ellenbrook Art Awards 2024), the Petite Collection National Prize (2023), and finalist placements in Bluethumb Art Prize, Petite Pieces, and Foot Square at Aspire Gallery. Hayley’s art is held in private and corporate collections both in Australia and internationally.
Through her workshops and community engagement, she continues to share the joy of creativity with others—believing that art connects us not only to nature, but also to ourselves and one another.
Perth, Western Australia
AWARDS & MERITS
WINNER, The City of Swan Award, Ellenbrook Art Awards 2024
WINNER, Small Works Art Prize, Petite Collection | 2023
Finalist, “Petite Pieces”, Aspire Gallery | 2023
Finalist, “Foot Square”, Aspire Gallery | 2022
Finalist, Ellenbrook Art Awards | 2022
Finalist, Bluethumb Art Prize | 2021
Finalist, Ellenbrook Art Awards | 2021
Finalist, Ellenbrook Art Awards | 2020
Shortlist, 10 Local Perth Artists you should know, Bluethumb | 2020
Finalist, Ellenbrook Art Awards | 2019
Finalist, Ellenbrook Art Awards | 2018
Shortlist, 10 of the best of Emerging Australiana Artists. Bluethumb | 2018
Finalist, Ellenbrook Art Awards | 2017
Finalist, Ellenbrook Art Awards | 2016
EXHIBITIONS
Perfectly Still: An exhibition | Group Show | 2024
Art @ Hale, Hale School | 2024
Affordable Art Fair Melbourne (Aspire Gallery) | 2024
Affordable Art Fair Sydney (Aspire Gallery) | 2024
Affordable Art Fair Brisbane (Aspire Gallery) | 2024
Perth College | 2024
Upmarket Art Fair | 2023
“Petite Pieces”, Aspire Gallery | 2023
“Foot Square”, Aspire Gallery | 2022
Swan Open Studios Event | 2021, 2022, 2024
Joondalup Community Art Award, Lakeside Joondalup | 2018 - 2021
Arc Agency AU Event, Bluethumb Art, Perth WA | 2019
Fine Art at Hale (Invitation), Hale School, Perth | 2019
Swan Open Studios Event | 2019
Perth Art Upmarket (Annual Art Fair) | 2018 - 2023
Perth College | 2018
Art @ Hale, Hale School | 2018
Darlington Art Awards, Darlington | 2018
“Pure Colour”, Houghton Winery (Combined Private Exhibition) | 2017
LICENSING
City of Swan Volunteer Week (Thank You Cards) | 2023
John Sands (Greeting Cards) | 2021 – 2024
Bullet Planner (Personalised Diary Covers) | 2021 - 2024
Joondalup Art Community Award (Promotional Campaign Material) | 2021
what others have said
“I purchased Hidden Riches from you at the Upmarket last weekend and just wanted you to know how pleased I am with it. It has pride of place in my entry and I enjoy seeing it whenever I return home. It is a truly beautiful piece…thank you.”
“Thank you so much. We are absolutely rapt she is here and home definitely worth the wait.
Thanks Hayley it’s absolutely beautiful you are very talented and it was a wonderful experience dealing with you.”
“Just received my ‘pear’ painting. It was so well packed so arrived safely. Thank you as I just love it. Not usually my sort of art but the colour is awesome. Very happy.”
“This Luscious is still displayed beautifully at my house and still just in love with it.”
“Received your two lovely prints today so thanks for sending. I’m just about to place another order (mostly your work)”
City of Swan Award
This is awarded to an artist who lives in the City of Swan, or an artwork that depicts an aspect of living in the City of Swan.
This artist has displayed a tremendous amount of development in her style in recent years, and that is to be commended.
The judges see a confident yet sensitive approach to the medium and subject matter, and they appreciate that it is a small artwork painted to scale, rather than an overblown, scaled-up version.
The winner is an Ellenbrook artist,
Hayley Kruger for My Darling Clementine.
Winner of the Petite Collection Small Works Art Prize 2023