Catherine Stewart

Catherine Stewart

Artists Statement
Creating art has always been integral to my life. I’ve mostly lived and worked in rural settings and this reflects in my artworks.
My recent body of work further explores my connection to the environment and home. I am forever an observer, enjoying the journey of creating works which engage my audience in a positive way. My inspiration comes from everyday sources, shapes and colours informed by nature. I enjoy the challenge of interpreting natural subjects, mostly Australian native bird and botanical studies, and rural landscapes.
This collection celebrating International Womens Day evolved from a recent road trip to Broken Hill in Far Western NSW, not far from where I spent most of my childhood. I am inspired by the flat plains, seasonal shifts and atmospheres of the creeks and river systems even in dry times.

Exhibitions
2020 Take 6 for ‘IWD’, Group Exhibition, Thienny Lee Gallery, Sydney
2019 Studio Exhibition, Albury NSW
2019 Group Show, Moree Gallery, Moree NSW
2017 Habitus, Solo Exhibition, MAMA Art Gallery Albury NSW
2015 My Terrain, Corner Store Gallery, Orange NSW
2015 On Your Mark- A Rural Perspective, Gallery 34, Yea, Vic
2015 Paper Trail- A North East Perspective, GIGS Gallery Wodonga Vic
2015 Feels Like Home, Paper Pear Gallery, Wagga Wagga NSW
2014 From Little Things…………, Spiritus Gallery, Yackandandah, VIC
2014 New Works – Catherine Stewart, Moree Gallery NW
2013 Beyond the Line, GIGS Gallery Wodonga VIC
2013 New Works – Catherine Stewart, Paper Pear Gallery, Wagga Wagga NSW
2012 Natural Instincts, Solo Exhibition, Moree Gallery NSW
2011 Rustica, Solo Exhibition, Griffith Regional Art Gallery NSW
2010 Terrain, Navigating New Landscapes, Collaborative Exhibition, Griffith Regional Art Gallery, Shear Outback, Hay
2009 “5×5” Collaborative Exhibition, Griffith Regional Art Gallery
2009 Simple Pleasures, Solo Exhibition, Cottage Gallery Griffith NSW

Art Awards
2019 Highly Commended, Trinity Art Show, Albury NSW
2018 Highly Commended, Trinity Art Show, Albury NSW
2016 Winner MAMA Art Prize, Albury NSW $20,000
2015 Highly Commended, Trinity Art Show Albury NSW
2014 Winner, Open Section, Aspects Art Show, Goondiwindi QLD
2013 Winner, Drawing and Contemporary Sections, Goondiwindi QLD
2012 Winner Drawing/ Contemporary sections Wagga Wagga Art Show, NSW
2012 Winner Drawing, Goondiwindi Art Exhibition QLD
2011 Highly Commended “Exposed” Art Exhibition, Griffith NSW
2011 Winner, Contemporary Section, Wagga Wagga Art Exhibition
2011 Winner, Drawing Section, Wagga Wagga Art Exhibition
2011 Highly Commended, Overall Winner, Wagga Wagga Art Exhibition
2010 Winner Exposed Art Exhibition Figure Drawing, Griffith NSW
2010 Highly Commended (Works on Paper) Corowa Art Exhibition
2010 Winner “Drawing” and “Contemporary” sections Mildura Art Show