Utilising a process of distillation through photographs and watercolour pencil studies, Kate Murdoch plays with the essence in her subjects.
Inspired by the purity of natural forms, her abstractions find an emotion beyond visual representation. Her current work uses shapes and pure colour to form organic ‘shields.’ In creating these works, Kate explores the spiritual balance found in nature and its opposite – our disconnection from it.
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Training
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
2010 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
2024
‘Self-Identity’ Fitzroy Art Collective, Fitzroy
2011
Contemporary Art Society Annual Exhibition, Glen Eira City Council Gallery, Caulfield
2010
Corangamarah Art Prize, Otway Estate Winery, Barongarook, Victoria
'A Matter of Perception' Vic Art House, Fitzroy
2009
Winter 09 Show, Blue Door Gallery, Gasworks Art Park, Albert Park
Blue Door Gallery@Gasworks, Artist in Residence, Gasworks Arts Park,
Albert Park
Williamstown Festival Contemporary Art Prize, Substation, Newport, Victoria
Corangamarah Art Prize, Otway Estate Winery, Barongarook, Victoria
2008
Stanthorpe Art Prize, Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery, Queensland
Port Lincoln Art Prize, South Australia
2007
'Melb 5' Bob Curtiz Contemporary Movement Gallery, Berlin Germany
2005
'Soundscapes' Fresh Gallery, Fitzroy
2004
The Collector's Show, Steps Gallery, Carlton
Wyndham City Contemporary Art Prize, Wyndham Community
Cultural Centre Werribee
Melbourne Affordable Art Fair, Royal Exhibition Buildings (Bungay Art House)
2003
Manyung Gallery April Show, Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza
Contemporary Art Society Annual Exhibition, Eckersley's Open Space Gallery, Melbourne
'Melbourne Salon Show' Gallery 314, Richmond
2002
'The Red Show' Jackman Gallery, St Kilda
'Postcard Show 2002' Linden Arts Centre & Gallery, St Kilda
2001
'Postcard Show 2001' Linden Arts Centre & Gallery, St Kilda
Contemporary Art Society Annual Exhibition, Eckersley's Open Space Gallery, Melbourne
2000
'Postcard Show 2000' Linden Arts Centre & Gallery, St Kilda
Roar Studios Annual Exhibition, Roar Studios, Fitzroy
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