Artist’s Statement
Catherine loves to get lost within the details. The use of bright colours, texture and pattern reflect the emotional and meditative qualities of her work.
Another endless source of inspiration for Catherine is the raw beauty of nature. By painting the recurring patterns, lines, colours and shapes she sees in vegetation, water, earth and sky, Catherine finds she can slow down, relax and reconnect with nature. She often looks for beauty in unexpected places and finds herself getting immersed in the details.
Catherine hopes that although her unconscious mind tries to tame nature and make order out of the chaos, she hopes the viewer can still experience an emotional connection to the finished piece of work
Biography
Catherine is a Brisbane based artist and Illustrator. Although born in Queensland, she spent several years in London where she completed a BA (Hons) Illustration degree at Westminster University. Since returning to Australia with a young family, Catherine now finds that acrylic paint is the quickest and most colourful way to express herself.
Growing up beside the beach, the marine world with its bright corals, shells, plants and fish was an endless source of inspiration. While working and studying Illustration in London, Catherine became interested in the art and mythology of the ancient world, particularly in their use of pattern, repeating motifs and mythological symbols.Awards
Commended, Brookfield Show Society 2019
Commended, Portrait Prize, Artworld Studio Gallery 2016
Finalist, Rotary Art Prize Spectacular, Brisbane 2019,2018, 2017
Finalist, Lethbridge 20000, Brisbane 2019
Online Finalist, Lethbridge 10000, Brisbane 2017,2016,2015Exhibitions
Outside In, St Vincents Hospital, Brisbane 2019
Lethbridge Gallery, Bulimba, Brisbane 2019
Brookfield Show Society 2019
Aspects Art competition, Goondiwindi, 2019
Regeneration, Aspire Gallery, Brisbane 2018
Foot Square, Aspire Gallery, Brisbane 2019,2018,2017
Rotary Art Prize Spectacular, Brisbane 2019,2018,2017
Petite Pieces, Aspire Gallery, Brisbane 2019,2018,2017
Expressions Exhibition, Sandgate 2018, 2017
Bluewater Arts Festival, Shorncliffe 2017
Various Group Exhibitions, Aspire Gallery, Brisbane 2016-2018
Showcase, Bramble Cafe, Sandgate 2016-2017
Foot Square, Aspire Gallery, Brisbane 2016
Expressions Exhibition, Sandgate 2016
Bluewater Arts Festival, Shorncliffe 2016
Showcase, Site Cafe, Banyo 2016
Artrageous Arts, Deagon 2013Website
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