Meg Davoren-Honey

OAM VAS

Meg’s journey in art began early, winning her first art prize at nine years old. After stepping away from art to focus on raising her family, she reconnected with her passion by joining the Malvern Artists' Society. Her dedication led her to become a committee member and later the President of the Society.

Meg Davoren-Honey OAM VAS FVAS painting plein air in the Victorian Parliamentary Gardens

Meg was later invited to join the Victorian Artists Society, where she has been a member for 30 years and an active Council member for the past 18 years. For a number of years, she has co-ordinated the VAS exhibition at the International Flower Show and was the curator for the First Nations Women’s Art Exhibition Nitel, that was the inaugural First Nations women’s art and crafts exhibition at VAS. Over the years, her artistic talent has been recognised with awards, including Best in Show and several Highly Commended.

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Beyond her leadership roles, Meg is a teacher and a mentor while continuing to produce her own work that tells a story and evokes emotions. Meg has travelled the world, living and creating works in France, Italy and London. Back home, she has spent time in remote Australia, painting en plein air in the Northern Territory and was a volunteer in the Art Gallery at the annual GARMA festival, on the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Autumn in Yackandandah

Her art has been showcased in several solo exhibitions, including the Indigenous Women Exhibition in the Cato Gallery, featuring portraits of First Nations Women from all round Australia. This was opened by Indigenous leaders Michael Long AM, Carolyn Briggs AM and Deborah Cheetham AO.

Florals

Her other exhibitions included the Unsung Heroes series, honouring servicemen and women from WWI, WWII, Korean and Vietnam wars, with some of these portraits in private collections and one displayed at the MCG. Meg has also entered the prestigious Archibald Prize twice, further demonstrating her skill and dedication.

Captain Charlie Butler, WWII

Displayed in the Sports Museum at the MCG

Meg works with oils and acrylics, enjoying landscapes for their expression and still-life pieces for their technical challenges. She continues to paint, teach, and contribute to the Victorian Artists Society.