Parramatta Square 1 Ed. 1 of 10

In the Sydney Morning Herald on 26 April 2025, there was a very interesting article about Parramatta - the rapid redevelopment of the Parramatta CBD, especially the Parramatta Square precinct. I didn't know the background to this, but apparently the land around the train station was bought up a while back by Lang Walker and there was a lot of lobbying to rezone and redevelop the area into what it is shaping up to now, a hub of government agency offices and new hospitality venues.

Small disclosure, I happen to work in Parramatta Square, and happen to enjoy a bird's eye view of its vistas. So, during some less inspiring Teams seminars, when I can have my headphones on but don't need to focus on the screen, my artist eye wanders. And why wouldn't it. A bird's eye view of Parramatta Square with St John's Cathedral and its interesting shadows, the graceful curve of the light rail turning from Church Street, the interesting mix of historical architecture and the new geometric shapes, the flow of people swimming across the space with their shadows.

My series of small linocuts celebrates this space in its era of identity transition.

This is the first of the series, depicting St Johns Cathedral.

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Diana Borinski is a multi-award winning artist who lives on Wangal Country in Sydney.

Working primarily in watercolour and acrylic, Diana is known for evocative depictions of heritage architecture, coastal environments and local urban streetscapes, capturing the shifting interplay of light, colour and atmosphere that defines these places. Much of her subject matter draws from Sydney’s Inner West, where she documents both the character of everyday neighbourhoods and the natural beauty of the Australian environment. Her paintings often explore the tension between permanence and change—particularly through a focus on heritage buildings and local landmarks that are increasingly vulnerable to redevelopment.

A recurring strength of Diana’s practice is her sensitivity to light, whether depicting the reflective shimmer of water, the textured surfaces of coastal rock formations, or the subtle tonal shifts across façades and streetscapes, She is particularly interested in how light animates familiar environments, transforming ordinary scenes into moments of quiet resonance.

Diana works in a variety of mediums, allowing for experimentation. Her technique ranges from finely observed detail to looser, more expressive treatments of form, revealing an ongoing exploration of composition, abstraction and visual rhythm.

Diana has been engaged in artmaking since childhood and has continued to develop her practice through independent study and short courses. After re-engaging with painting through commissioned work in 2020, she has established a growing presence within the Sydney art community. Diana is an active committee member of the Drummoyne Art Society, regularly exhibiting in group shows and contributing to local arts initiatives.
Her work has been exhibited in many group exhibitions, receiving commendation and institutional interest. Diana’s paintings are held in private collections and are available through her website and online platforms, as well as through some local retail spaces in Sydney.

At the heart of Diana’s practice is a desire to create connection—between viewer and place, memory and environment. By focusing on scenes that hold emotional and cultural significance, her work resonates strongly with collectors who recognise their own experiences in the landscapes she portrays.

HOW TO CONTACT DIANA
If you have a question, or want to enquire about a commission, please send a message via the Contact page in Bluethumb.

Please note that Diana is very happy to deliver work locally in Inner West Sydney which often saves time and ensures the work arrives safely.