Kate Turton

I am Kate Lea Turton, a wife and mother of three. Born and raised in South Africa, I now live in Zambia along the Zambezi River, where Africa’s soulful landscape and untamed atmosphere shape my work. I draw constant inspiration from light, landscapes, vast horizons, and the emotional, ever-changing natural world around me.

Working in acrylic, oils, and mixed media, I use expressive brushwork and layered colour to create semi-abstract works that capture the mood and feeling of a place, guided by texture, atmosphere, and memory.

Largely self-taught, I studied art in high school and have refined my style through years of personal practice. My background in psychology, fashion, and design informs my approach to colour, composition, and visual storytelling.

Polimoda (Florence, Italy) January 2008 – June 2008
Masters in Fashion Merchandising and Management

Rhodes University (Grahamstown, South Africa) February 2004 – December 2006
Bachelor of Social Science (Majoring in Organisation Psych and Industrial Sociology)

Durban Girls College (Durban, South Africa) January 1999 – December 2003

High School (Maths, Art, History, Biology, English and Afrikaans)

As an emerging artist, I am focused on growing my body of work and preparing for future exhibitions in Zambia and South Africa.