OTOMYS

OTOMYS is a contemporary and commercial art gallery in Prahran, Melbourne, presenting work across painting, sculpture, works on paper, textile art and glass. Its programme brings together emerging Australian artists and established practices, with local perspectives placed alongside international counterparts. The gallery’s website also features a substantial collection, giving visitors the chance to explore a broad range of works beyond its changing exhibition schedule.

The gallery selects art for the strength and seriousness of the practice behind it, as well as for its visual and material qualities. The collection includes works with varied approaches to landscape, abstraction, figuration, colour, memory and the natural world, alongside more unexpected and playful titles. Rather than focusing on one medium or a single aesthetic, OTOMYS offers a changing view of contemporary art through the practices of its represented artists.

The people behind OTOMYS place strong emphasis on long-term relationships with artists and collectors. Co-directors Megan Dicks and Hannah Abbott work across artist development, sales and the connections between people and artworks. Art consultant Merrie Beasley helps clients shape collections around their own aims, while Liesl Joyce manages the gallery’s accounts and coordinates with artists, buyers and suppliers. The gallery also operates a consultancy, extending its experience into artist-focused responses to individual briefs.

OTOMYS suits visitors who want to spend time with contemporary art, whether they are browsing independently, looking for a particular work or considering the foundations of a collection. It can work as a thoughtful solo visit or as a destination for art-minded friends and collectors. The website lists the exhibition “Perceived Realities” for 31 July to 14 August 2026, alongside the gallery’s represented artists and collection, so checking the current programme before visiting is worthwhile.