Coastal Flame - Bay of Fires, Tasmania
Alcohol markers on paper, 14.6 x 9.4 cm, 2025
The Bay of Fires is a stretch of pristine coastline in northeast Tasmania, famous for its luminous white sands, clear turquoise waters, and striking orange-red boulders. The fiery hues come not from heat or sunset glow, but from a naturally occurring lichen that blankets the granite rocks in vivid colour. In this artwork, the bold contrast of rust-toned stone against cool sea and sky captures the region’s raw and elemental beauty. It's a tribute to one of Tasmania’s most iconic coastal landscapes — where nature paints with unexpected colours and quiet power. It is worth noting that the launch of its name comes from Aboriginal fires seen by Captain Tobias Furneaux in 1773, not from the rocks themselves.
The original artwork has found its new home through the 2025 Royal Hobart Artery Art on Show. Only limited edition prints (size A5+) remain for collectors. Limited edition prints come with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
Mock-up room images are for visual inspiration only.
Created with alcohol markers on 200gsm paper, 14.6 x 9.4cm (6 x 4 inches), professionally custom framed for a polished, gallery-style presentation.
The original piece was sold at the 2025 Kingborough Art Prize. Fine art prints of this piece are available.
Professionally reproduced on museum-grade 100% cotton rag paper, selected for their exceptional detail, texture and archival quality.
Created to bring the character and atmosphere of the original artwork into your space, each print is perfect for framing or displaying as part of your own art collection.
Available in 4×6”, 5×7”, A5, and A4 sizes. For other sizes or custom requirements, please contact michelle@quietedgeart.com.
A5+ limited edition prints come with a signed Certificate of Authencity (COA), sealed by hand with a traditional wax stamp.
behind-the-scene
Why my products
Created with Heart
Every artwork begins with a meaningful moment and is brought to life with care. Designed to become a treasured presence in the spaces where life unfolds.
Crafted to Endure
Premium materials chosen for their logevity and richness, e.g. fine art professionally printed on premium canvas or museum-grade 100% cotton rag paper.
For Everyday Beauty
Designed to bring calm, warmth and inspiration into daily life. A piece that transforms your walls into a space that feels truly yours.
Thoughfully Presented
Carefully prepared so it feels special from the moment it arrives. Every original artwork includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity, sealed by hand with a traditional wax stamp.About the Artist
Michelle Ye is a Tasmanian artist inspired by quiet places - coastlines, hills, open skies, and trees - and the stillness they hold. Working with oil, gouache, markers, and other evolving media, she paints with a sensitivity to light, form, and space, capturing the gentle presence of the natural world.
Living in Tasmania since 2009, Michelle is drawn to the island’s rugged edges and calm inland spaces - places where light shifts slowly and silence feels full. Her work often leans toward a minimal palette and organic forms, shaped by a thoughtful, unhurried process that defines Quiet Edge Art.
Each piece invites a pause - to notice the curve of a shoreline, the silhouette of trees at dusk, or the hush of morning light. Through her art, Michelle creates space to slow down, reflect, and simply see.
Alongside her practice, Michelle is a mum of two and enjoys a happy family life in Hobart. She holds a PhD (2016) in technology and human relations and works as a data analyst in government - yet art has been her enduring passion since childhood. She studied still life sketching and gouache under her master, Shizhong Wu, from Year 7 to 12, and continues to explore and refine her craft on the island she now calls home.
