Australian artist Jenny Dodson, whose family background includes Dutch heritage, has created works that draw on the cultural imagery of the Netherlands. One of her notable pieces is Monochrome (2025): tribute to my Dutch heritage, a painting of a traditional Dutch windmill. In this work, Dodson uses a restrained palette to capture a subject that is both deeply personal and emblematic of her ancestral roots.
A photograph of this painting was taken at the Macleay Island Arts Complex in September 2025, where Dodson has been part of the island’s active arts community. Her involvement highlights the Queensland Redlands Coast region’s role as a meeting place for artists whose work reflects both local and international influences.
Dodson’s art illustrates how Dutch cultural memory continues to resonate in contemporary Australia. Through her windmill motif, she links the landscapes of the Netherlands with her own Australian context, creating a dialogue between heritage and place. Her work stands as a reminder of the enduring creative legacy of migration and the way personal history can inspire new artistic expression.
