Several young buffalo stand staring at you on the bank of a billabong in Northern Australia. The buffalo are surrounded by t… Several young buffalo stand staring at you on the bank of a billabong in Northern Australia. The b… — shown in a room setting Several young buffalo stand staring at you on the bank of a billabong in Northern Australia. The buffalo are surrounded by t… Several young buffalo stand staring at you on the bank of a billabong in Northern Australia. The buffalo are surrounded by t… Several young buffalo stand staring at you on the bank of a billabong in Northern Australia. The buffal… — artist's signature Several young buffalo stand staring at you on the bank of a billabong in Northern Australia. The buffalo are sur… — edge view Several young buffalo stand staring at you on the bank of a billabong in Northern Australia. The buffalo are surrou… — detail Several young buffalo stand staring at you on the bank of a billabong in Northern Australia. The buffalo are… — shown hanging
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Several young buffalo stand staring at you on the bank of a billabong in Northern Australia. The buffalo are surrounded by t…
Several young buffalo stand staring at you on the bank of a billabong in Northern Australia. The b… — shown in a room setting
Several young buffalo stand staring at you on the bank of a billabong in Northern Australia. The buffalo are surrounded by t…
Several young buffalo stand staring at you on the bank of a billabong in Northern Australia. The buffalo are surrounded by t…
Several young buffalo stand staring at you on the bank of a billabong in Northern Australia. The buffal… — artist's signature
Several young buffalo stand staring at you on the bank of a billabong in Northern Australia. The buffalo are sur… — edge view
Several young buffalo stand staring at you on the bank of a billabong in Northern Australia. The buffalo are surrou… — detail
Several young buffalo stand staring at you on the bank of a billabong in Northern Australia. The buffalo are… — shown hanging
Painting by Catherine Miles 38 Artworks Sold

Buffalo

Oil, Wood, Framed by Artist

63.2cm (W) x 48.3cm (H) x 4.5cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
A$1,490

Artwork Description

My family frequently embarks on fishing trips to various billabongs, where we encounter a diverse array of wildlife and have unpredictable interactions with them. These moments of spontaneous connection with nature are a source of inspiration for my artwork. I strive to recreate these experiences, aiming to preserve and share their sometimes spectacular essence with others. Often, words alone cannot capture the magic of these encounters. For instance, during a recent visit to Corroboree Billabong, we witnessed a group of buffalo reacting to our boat speeding by. The young buffalo hesitated, torn between running away and chasing us along the bank. Through my art, I endeavour to convey the excitement and wonder of such moments, allowing others to experience them as vividly as we did.

Artist Bio
Photo of Catherine Miles
Catherine Miles 92 artworks | 16 Sold

Residing in the Northern Territory, I am privileged to live and paint on Larrakia Land. With its diverse mix of cultures and vibrant environment, the Top End of Australia provides a boundless supply of inspiration for my artistic practice.

A recent health scare with my husband caused me re evaluate my life, and in response, I have become concerned that the overwhelming, sometimes hysterical rush of modern life is causing society to lose touch with what really matters. My art aims to strip back trivial idealisms and attempts to reconnect with the authentic self, finding genuine value in experiences within our world. I create works that inspire positive energy and bring joy to others.

My recent practice is influenced by Impressionistic alla prima techniques. Quality oils are my medium of choice, which I use to create pixelated layers of colour, inviting individual interpretation while retaining realistic representation.

My accomplishments include winning over 20 Northern Territory-based awards and commendations for my work, including the prestigious Portrait of a Senior Territorian in 2019 and 2023. In 2024 I branched out from the Northern Territory and was a finalist in the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award at the South East Centre for Contemporary Art in New South Wales. My work has been collected as part of the Northern Territory’s Araluen Art Collection and is also part of private collections in America, France, Australia, and Timor.