Roger Swainston

Lives and works in Perth, WA

Artist's CV

Perth artist Roger Swainston is one of the world’s foremost marine life artists. Celebrated for his vibrant and scientifically precise depictions of underwater ecosystems. With a career spanning over four decades, Swainston has collaborated with prestigious organisations such as the Smithsonian, United Nations FAO, CSIRO, and the French Ministry of Environment. His work has been featured in globally recognised scientific guides, and he co-founded the ANIMA Image Bank. His participation in scientific expeditions to remote locations like Clipperton Island, Mozambique, and Madagascar, have allowed him to document unique marine and terrestrial biodiversity.

 

Swainston’s contributions have been celebrated with major exhibitions, including the Natural History Museum of Nantes. His artwork has also been commissioned by Australia Post for national stamps. 

\ Artworks

Easter Island Rock Lobster Panulirus pascuensis, Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui

2024 \ Acrylic on Paper, framed \ 43 x 64cm paper size

SOLD

European Lobster

2023 \ Acrylic on archival paper \ 36 x 57.5cm

European Lobster Homarus gammarus, Ile de Noirmoutier, France

2023 \ Acrylic on Paper, framed \ 36 x 57.5cm, paper size

SOLD

Green Rock Lobster Panulirus gracilis, Samara, Costa Rica

2023 \ Acrylic on Paper, framed \ 38.5 x 57cm, paper size

SOLD

Green Rock Lobster, Costa Rica

2023 \ Acrylic on archival paper \ 40 x 60cm

Ornate Rock Lobster Panulirus ornatus, Dampier Archipelago, Western Australia

2024 \ Acrylic on Paper, framed \ 34 x 64cm, paper size

SOLD

Saint Paul Rock Lobster Jasus paulensis, Amsterdam and St Paul Islands

2023 \ Acrylic on Paper, framed \ 34.5 x 45cm, paper size

SOLD

South Pacific Rock Lobster Jasus caveorum, Kopernik Seamount, Chile

2024 \ Acrylic on Paper, framed \ 50 x 56cm, paper size

SOLD

\ News

Media

ABC RADIO NATIONAL: Roger Swainston interviewed by Nick Bryant

22 March 2025

ABC Radio National's Nick Bryant interviewed Roger Swainston on Saturday 24 March about his quest to paint every species of rock lobster in the world—eight are on currently on show in our Project Space until Saturday 29 March. Click to listen to this fascinating interview.

 

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\ Exhibitions featuring Roger Swainston

Roger Swainston

Rock Lobsters of the World

6 March — 29 March 2025

Contact Us

to find out more about Roger Swainston.

12 - 14 Meagher Street Chippendale, NSW 2008
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturday, 11am - 4pm Summer Dates: The gallery will close on Friday 20 December and reopen on Monday 13 January, 2025 Closed Public Holidays (and Easter Saturday)