Catherine Stewart.
My visual arts practice primarily involves drawing, painting and mixed media techniques on paper, canvas and textured surfaces. I am inspired by regional, rustic landscapes, structures, native birds, flora and skyscapes. My process involves a confident, expressive use of colour, movement and line. Textured surfaces and subtle transparent layers, expose the viewer to fleeting moments, a changing landscape, and well-worn patinas. Traditional scenes are recontextualised, revisited and transformed. A strong emphasis on drawing underpins my artwork.
My work is contemporary, innovative and alive with movement and colour. I enjoy creating a point of difference with my audience.
Country life is always inspiring to me. I am always on the lookout for visual stimulation, finding joy in the everyday subjects which surround me, such as beautiful bird life, old shearing sheds, rural landscapes and native flora.
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Resurgence - Thienny Lee Gallery, Sydney NSW |Solo Exhibition 2021
Take 6 – Thienny Lee Gallery, Sydney NSW | Group Exhibition 2020
New Works – Moree Gallery, Moree NSW | Group Exhibition 2019
Habitus – MAMA, Albury NSW | Solo Exhibition 2017
My Terrain - Corner Store Gallery, Orange NSW | Solo Exhibition 2015
On Your Mark: A Rural Perspective – Gallery 34, Yea VIC | Solo Exhibition 2015
Feels Like Home – Paper Pear Gallery, Wagga Wagga NSW | Solo Exhibition 2015
New Works -Moree Gallery, Moree NSW|2014
From Little Things – Spiritus Gallery, Yackandandah VIC |Solo Exhibition 2014
Natural Instincts – Moree Gallery NSW | Solo Exhibition 2012
Rustica – Griffith Regional Art Gallery NSW | Solo Exhibition 2011
Terrain: Navigating New Landscapes – Cube 37, Frankston Vic; Griffith Regional Art Gallery, Griffith NSW; Shear Outback, Hay NSW | Collaborative Exhibition 2010
5x5 – Griffith Regional Art Gallery, Griffith NSW |Collaborative Exhibition 2009
Simple Pleasures – Cottage Gallery, Griffith NSW | Solo Exhibition 2009
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Winner – MAMA Art Prize, Albury NSW | 2016
Winner – Open Section Aspects Goondiwindi Art Show | 2016
Winner – Open Section Aspects Goondiwindi Art Show | 2014
Winner – Drawing and Contemporary Sections Aspects Goondiwindi Art Show | 2013
Highly Commended – Trinity Art Show | 2018
Highly Commended – Trinity Art Show | 2015
Winner – Drawing/ Contemporary Sections Wagga Wagga Art Show | 2012
Winner – Contemporary Section Wagga Wagga Art Exhibition | 2012
Winner – Drawing Goondiwindi Art Exhibition | 2012
Highly Commended – Exposed Art Exhibition | 2011
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Bachelor of Arts degree (Visual Arts) Charles Sturt University | 1995
Diploma of Education (Teaching) Charles Sturt University |2000
