Artist’s Statement
Mary-Kate was commissioned by the Chevalier Institute to paint these images inspired by MSC Heart Spirituality.
Biography
Born & educated in Toowoomba - Downlands College (85-86). BA Illustration Qld College of Art, ASDA, GDipVA (Animation) Griffith Uni. Illustrator, Graphic Designer, AMEB Speech & Drama teacher. Currently employed p/t at Downlands in Mission/Marketing. President Arts Council Toowoomba. Painter, Public Artist (Permanent - murals & mosaics, & Ephemeral - Avant Garden and various ACT Inc installations). Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Parade Creative Advisor. Freelance Illustrator (inc book illustrations). Previously TV Production Designer (Ch 7 & 9 Bne)
Influences
Mary-Kate's work is illustrative. Her work is inspired by her catholic faith journey and religious symbolism.
Exhibitions
Mary-Kate has exhibited in many local exhibitions - at TRAG and in the Downlands Art Show over a number of years. She has a history of exhibiting in various galleries throughout Brisbane in the lat 80's through to 2022.
Website
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Mary-Kate Thomson
#1 The Sacred Heart
90 x 60 x 2 cm Acrylic on Plywood $1,200.00
Mary-Kate Thomson
#2 The Cornerstone
900 x 600 x 2 cm Acrylic on Plywood $1,200.00