Naive Aboriginal art from Mwerre Anthurre

January 5, 2011 by Admin

Our first show of 2011: Marvellous naive works from three Mwerre Anthurre Artists; Kukula McDonald, Adrian Robertson and Billy Kenda. Each quirky, cameo like painting is distinctly that of the artist and no other: from the wild black cockatoos of Kukula McDonald, to the painterly and enigmatic landscapes of Adrian Robertson, and the strangely coloured vistas of Billy Kenda's country, peopled with trucks, cars, helicopters and planes, and inhabited by figures with a sense of extraordinary character and purpose.
Each of the artists is separated from their land, and this painful reality is expressed through their art.  One realises the depth of yearning that is there - the haunting cries of Kukula's cockatoos seem audible, Adrian's landscapes have a dreamlike quality, and what is it about those truck drivers in Billy's almost alien landscape?
Very affordable, unique and collectible.
For more information visit our website www.kateowengallery.com from Thursday 6th January.
The show opens at 2pm on Saturday 8th January 2011, and continues until Sunday 30th.
 


kate owen gallery @ Aurora Place

October 30, 2010 by Admin

Kate Owen Gallery will once again be holding an off-site exhibition, this time in the foyer of Aurora Place (The RBS Building - 88 Phillip Street, Sydney).

Art From The City - Gems From The Desert will feature around 30 works covering a large range of both sizes & prices, this exhibition is a great oppurtunity for those in the CBD who just can't find time to make it to our Rozelle location.

The exhibition dates are 1 - 28 November. Come and join us for opening drinks being held on the 4 November, 5.30 - 7.30 pm. Otherwise feel free to just stop by during the exhibition to see a great example of how our art can enhance any corporate environment! To coincide with the exhibition kate owen gallery is pleased to announce that it will be offering a free art trial to the tenants of Aurora place (offer available for the month of November only).

For more information please contact the gallery or stop by the exhibition between 11.30 - 2.30pm, when Matt will be sitting the show & ready to answer any queries!


Kate & Severine's recent trip

September 26, 2010 by Admin

We just got back from Alice Springs and had an intense but fabulous week!

We attended the exquisite Desert Mob exhibition at the Araluen Centre and have worked on sourcing new artists, and talking with some new (for us) Community Art Centres.

Some of the works we selected in Darwin and Alice Springs have arrived and will soon be posted on our website. There are some true gems that we can’t wait to show you.

We also met with lots of our artists including our old friend Kudditji Kngwarreye who is still painting some wonderful art, and catching up talented emerging artist Gracie Ward who was painting alongside her parents George Ward Tjungarrayi and Nungawarra Ward. It was really special to see the family working together, but each with their own distinctive style. Gracie’s works have gone from strength to strength over the past year and as her confidence has grown, her paintings have truly blossomed. More about her later.

What made this trip even more special was seeing the Todd River flowing- yes, not just a trickle - and the flowers blossoming in the bush. This truly inspired us to select some outstanding wildflower works for our ‘SPRING COLLECTION’ exhibition of works by sisters Kathleen Ngale and Polly Ngale together with Polly’s daughter Bessie Petyarre.

Stay tuned for more info!