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Artist Statement:
Kate Murdoch’s work is created
through a process of
distillation.
Her linear abstractions are
like a prism through which can
be seen the
essence of the original
subject matter. From multiple
close-up photographs
of foliage she creates studies
which are used in the initial
stages of the paintings.
These are subsequently
discarded and the work
gradually emerges in it’s own
way.
The work communicates on two
levels. Firstly, as the
aforementioned essence
of the subject. Secondly, as
the rest of the work is
instinctive it is a means for
the subconscious to find
expression. Kandinsky is an
inspiration both aesthetically
and due to the fact that he
drew on similar concepts in
his work. He is quoted as
saying “The art work is born
from the inner necessity of
the artist in a mysterious,
enigmatic and mystic way, and
then it acquires an autonomous
life; it becomes an
independent subject animated
by a spiritual breath.”
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Kate Murdoch Biography:
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Age
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35
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
2
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| Religion |
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| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Reading, French |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Abstract Expressionism - (1940 - 1955)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Kandinsky
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| Favorite Work of Art |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Qualifications Bachelor of Art (Fine Art) majoring in painting, Monash University 1995
Diploma of Arts (Graphic Arts) RMIT 2000
Prizes and Awards
2004 Finalist, Wyndham City Contemporary Art Prize, Werribee, Victoria
2008 Finalist, Port Lincoln Art Prize, South Australia
2008 Finalist, Stanthorpe Art Prize, Queensland
2009 Finalist, Williamstown Festival Contemporary Art Prize, Newport, Victoria
2009 Finalist, Corangamarah Art Prize, Barongarook, Victoria
Solo Exhibitions
2002 ‘Versiform’ Goya Galleries, Melbourne, with Martin Hodge
Richmond Library Display Case (CAS), Richmond, Melbourne
1999 ‘Reflections’ Gallery 5, St Kilda, Melbourne
1997 ‘Synergy’ Royal Women’s Hospital, Carlton, Melbourne (Fringe Festival)
Group Exhibitions
2009 Corangamarah Art Prize, Otway Estate Winery, Barongarook, Victoria
2009 Winter 09 Group Show, Blue Door Gallery, Gasworks Arts Park, Albert Park
2009 ‘Williamstown Festival Contemporary Art Prize’, The Substation, Newport
2009 Blue Door Gallery@Gasworks, Artist in Residence, Gasworks Arts Park, Albert Park
2008 ‘Contemporary Art Society Annual Exhibition’, 45 Downstairs Gallery, Melbourne
2008 ‘Port Lincoln Art Prize’, Port Lincoln, South Australia
2008 ‘Stanthorpe Art Prize’, Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery, Stanthorpe, Queensland
2007 ‘Melb5’ Bob Curtiz Gallery, Berlin, Germany
2007 ‘The Collector’s Show’ Steps Gallery, Carlton, Melbourne
2005 ‘Soundscapes’ Fresh Gallery, Fitzroy, Melbourne
2004 ‘The Collector’s Show’ Steps Gallery, Carlton, Melbourne
‘Wyndham City Contemporary Art Prize’ Wyndham Community Cultural Centre, Werribee
'Affordable Art Show' Royal Exhibition Buildings, Carlton, Melbourne
(Bungay Art House)
2003 ‘Manyung Gallery April Show’ Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza, Melbourne
‘Contemporary Art Society Annual Exhibition’ Eckersley’s Open Space Gallery, Melbourne
‘Salon Show’ Gallery 314, Richmond, Melbourne
2002 ‘The Red Show’ Jackman Gallery, St Kilda, Melbourne
‘Postcard Show 2002’ Linden Arts Centre & Gallery, St Kilda, Melbourne
2001 ‘Postcard Show 2001’ Linden Arts Centre & Gallery, St Kilda, Melbourne
‘Contemporary Art Society Annual Exhibition’ Eckersley’s Open Space Gallery, Melbourne
2000 ‘Postcard Show 2000’ Linden Arts Centre & Gallery, St Kilda, Melbourne
‘Roar Member’s Exhibition’ Roar Studios, Fitzroy, Melbourne
‘Contemporary Art Society Annual Exhibition’ Melbourne
1999 First Settlement Gallery, Sorrento
Antipodes Gallery, Sorrento
‘Contemporary Art Society Members Exhibition’ Melbourne
‘New Members Exhibition’ Victorian Artist’s Society, Melbourne
1998 ‘Integrate’ The Lounge, Melbourne
1995 ‘Monash Graduate Show’ Charles Nodrum Gallery, Richmond, Melbourne
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