Having grown up in a household with a fulltime artist, Kate has always had an interest in art and especially paintings, being drawn to the worlds that are created in the area of the canvas. After achieving a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2003, Kate pursued a successful career in graphic design before eventually making the switch to art. She was mentored by her fine artist father, now focussing her time and energy into life as a contemporary artist from her studio in Brisbane, specialising in contemporary landscapes.
Nature provides endless inspiration for her work, whether it be a vibrant seaside or a rural scene composed of dreamy hues. The most important aspect of her practice is balance, achieved through exploring colour in partnership with the composition. Her style is textural and bold; the placement and shape of every part of the painting is as considered as the colours that they are made up of. These palettes are either brought together in harmony or used alongside each other to bring tension, but always balanced.
Kate’s work is fast becoming known for its whimsical, naïve and colourful boldness that invite the viewer to be drawn in through their imagination. Her paintings are in private collections throughout Australia, Asia, Europe, USA and Canada.
“The main aim of my art practice is to bring joy and beauty onto the canvas. A very simple goal but the effect is so profound; colour means different things to different viewers and to be able to see and hear the reactions to my colourful works is what makes my job so rewarding. I love colour and I love playing with different combinations to discover what I’ll get, to work with the balance and tension of this pursuit. Colour is full of life and it’s all around us, so I’m just translating what’s already there onto the canvas. I’m just drawing attention to all that beauty.”
Publications
2014 - The Courier Mail - Art Leaves Lasting Impression
Prizes
2021 - Art Lovers Australia Prize - Nominated - Australia
Solo Exhibitions
2024 - Artworks Past and Present - August/September - Milk Factory Gallery - Bowral, NSW, Australia
2023 - Artist of the Month - March / Montville Art Gallery - Montville, QLD, Australia
2022 - Colourscapes / Milk Factory Gallery - Bowral, NSW, Australia
2020 - Artist of the Month - June / Montville Art Gallery - Montville, Australia
2018 - Emergence / Graydon Gallery - Brisbane, Australia
2014 - Larger Than Life / Graydon Gallery - Brisbane, Australia
Group Exhibitions
2024 - Summer Exhibition / Milk Factory Gallery - Bowral, NSW, Australia
2023 - Grammar Art Show - Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
2023 - Summer Exhibition / Milk Factory Gallery - Bowral, NSW, Australia
2021 - Spring Exhibition / Milk Factory Gallery - Bowral, NSW, Australia
2021 - Montville Art Gallery / Montville Art Gallery - Montville, QLD, Australia
2020 - The Other Art Fair - March (online due to postponement) / Online Studios - Sydney, Australia
2019 - Exhibition / Montville Art Gallery - Montville, Australia
2019 - Exhibition / South Yarra Art House - Melbourne, Australia
2018 - St Sebastian's Art & Design Showcase / Yeronga - Brisbane, Australia