The Gallerist

A painting's secret could shatter an artist's legacy.
Mark Lewis, a Perth gallerist, is intrigued when Jan Bilowski brings in a painting by an unknown artist named Charlie. The work bears an uncanny resemblance to those of celebrated artist James Devlin, but it was supposedly painted years before Devlin's career began. As Mark investigates, he uncovers a web of family secrets, artistic deception, and potential art world scandal.

Is Charlie a forgotten genius, or is something more sinister at play? As Mark pieces together the puzzle, he must confront the ambitions and betrayals that haunt the Australian art scene. For fans of art history, character-driven suspense, and stories of redemption, The Gallerist explores the price of fame and the enduring power of art to shape our identities.