Kate Murdoch

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. Immersion in gradual and precise layering of pigment means the paintings feel like complete worlds. In this way, her process is as vital as the result.

Her current work uses shapes and pure colour to form organic ‘shields.’ Kate invites the viewer to reflect on the solace and protection found in nature as our pace of life accelerates.

Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) majoring in painting. Monash University 1995

Diploma of Arts (Graphic Arts) RMIT 2000

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Prizes and Awards

2004
Finalist, Wyndham City Contemporary Art Prize,
Werribee, Victoria

2008
Finalist, Port Lincoln Art Prize, South Australia
Finalist, Stanthorpe Art Prize, Queensland

2009
Finalist, Williamstown Festival Contemporary Art Prize,
Newport, Victoria
Finalist, Corangamarah Art Prize, Barongarook, Victoria

2010 Finalist, Corangamarah Art Prize, Barongarook, Victoria

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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

‘Intersecting Visions’ 26 Advantage, Highett

‘Emerging Artists Summer Exhibition’ Quadrant Gallery, Hawthorn

‘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 Con...