Luke Wagner’s paintings have long been shaped by his relationship with the land, with the artist finding inspiration in the rhythms, contours and changing character of the world around him. Farmland, waterways and open country are transformed through his distinctive visual lens, becoming contemplative spaces that feel both familiar and atmospheric.

In Wagner’s 2026 oil painting 'What Fields Know', a countryside landscape unfolds in the warm light of the setting sun. Vast and evocative, the scene is layered with subtle detail, capturing the textures, contours and quiet expansiveness of the land. Familiar yet deeply felt, Wagner transforms an observed landscape into something more intimate - a reflection not only of place, but of the experience of being within it.

Wagner has exhibited extensively across Australia, and has been a finalist in several national art prizes, including Fisher’s Ghost, Hadley’s Art Prize, and the Calleen Art Award. His work has been collected extensively both privately, and in public collections such as Government House in Tasmania, and the State Library of Tasmania. For collectors who are drawn to significant contemporary landscape painters, Wagner’s works are an awe-inspiring discovery.

Luke WAGNER (1962 - )
'What Fields Know' 2026
oil on linen
Image Size: 137 x 77 cm
Dimensions: 141 x 80 x 6 cm
Signed: Signed LR; inscribed with name, date, and title on verso.

Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition:Excellent:

(c) The Artist or Assignee