100 Artworks for a Koala entry by Kathleen Rhee. Title: ‘ Koala Blue ‘ – acrylic on stretched canvas
Kathleen RHEE
Contemporary Australian artist based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
“My artwork is an honest inner reflection of my feelings and representation of the gentle beauty in my surroundings.”
100 Artworks for a Koala entry: Title: ‘ Koala Blue ‘
Size: W 102 cm x H 102 cm | Medium: acrylic on stretched canvas
“This little guy will melt your heart! Living without Koalas is unthinkable, and that’s why I am very excited to be part of the 100 Artworks for Koalas project. I want to help make that difference and support Koala conservation, tree planting and generate awareness. We need to ensure our future has these amazing little guys in it! It just would not be Australia without them. I decided to adorn my signature abstract work with an illustrative koala I named ‘Koala Blue’. It was a joy bring him to life. I was in love with him by the time he was finished and I am sure you will fall in love too.” Kathleen Rhee
Artist bio
After years of travel, study overseas and 15 years living in the Australian capital Canberra, Kathleen has finally returned to home to the Gold Coast, Queensland.where she grew up.
“Painting is definitely expressing my true nature. One of my main inspirations comes from my deep connection to mother nature, it brings me peace and tranquillity that is always present and driving my work. I mostly paint with acrylic on canvas and paper. My process is a combination of colour staining, sketching, painting with a with a brush and then applying water to soften, blend, layer and splatter. Sometimes it happens immediately, or sometimes it takes a few layers before I feel the work is done. I like both results, a one layer process has a very crisp special quality but the layered work has texture, a feel of age and history.” Kathleen Rhee
Artist education
MOMA: The Museum of Modern Art
2020 Postwar Abstract Painting Coursera Certificate
Institute for Sensorimotor Art Therapy Melbourne
2020 Healing Artist Block
MARI Mandala, Seattle USA
2011 Art Therapy Model: Mandala Assessment Research Instrument Certification Levels 1&2
Institute for Sensorimotor Art Therapy Melbourne
2007 – 2009 Initiatic Art Therapy Certificate
Australian National University School of Art
2003 – 2005 Observation & Expression in Drawing, Portrait & Figure Painting
Parsons School of Design New York
1995 – 1998 Graphic Design & Advertising
Brisbane Institute of Art
1990 – 1992 Art History and Drawing
Artist exhibitions
2020 Rotary Art Fair Finalist Paradise Point, Gold Coast
Humble House Gallery Mothers Day Online Exhibition
Laguna Art Gallery LA Online Exhibition
Humble House Gallery Resident Artist Exhibition
2019 ‘Interpretations of Place’ Group Landscape Exhibition, Form Studio & Gallery
‘Kingsborough Housewarming’ Exhibiting with BDA Interiors Canberra
‘Canberra Home Building Expo’ Exhibiting with BDA Interiors Canberra
‘Art X Design’ Exhibition, BDA Interiors Canberra
QPRC Regional Arts Trail Studio Exhibition
QPRC Regional Art Awards, The Q Gallery Queanbeyan
‘Revealed’ Art Lovers Australia Artists on ‘The Block’ Exhibition, TBC Gallery Gold Coast
Humble House Residence Artists Christmas Exhibition
2018 QPRC Regional Meet & Make Expo
QPRC Regional Arts Trail Studio Exhibition
‘3 Days of Design’ Exhibition BDA Interiors Canberra
2017 QPRC Regional Arts Trail Studio Exhibition
ETSY Made Local Exhibition Canberra
2016 ‘Signature Series’ RAW Canberra Exhibition
QPRC Regional Arts Trail Studio Exhibition
2014 Solo Exhibition 39 Steps Cafe Gallery represented by My Galleria Art
Solo Exhibition Cork Street Gallery Cafe represented by My Galleria Art
‘This is Art’ Market Exhibition, Yarralumla Woolshed Canberra
Radford College Annual Art Show
2013 ‘This is Art’ Market Exhibition, Yarralumla Woolshed Canberra
2012 Solo Exhibition ‘Simplicity is the beauty of life’ CG Gallery Canberra
Canberra Times Outdoor Art Show
Radford College Art Show
Artists Society of Canberra Spring Exhibition
Cranleigh Annual Art Exhibition
2011 Canberra Times Outdoor Art Exhibition
Radford College Annual Art Exhibition
QPRC Regional Art Awards, The Q Gallery Queanbeyan
Artists Society of Canberra Spring Exhibition
Cranleigh Annual Art Exhibition
Queanbeyan Artists Society Special Red Ribbon Exhibition
2010 ‘Journeys through the emotional landscape’ joint Exhibition Canberra Southside Gallery
Canberra Times Outdoor Art Exhibition
QPRC Regional Art Awards, The Q Gallery Queanbeyan
Artists Society of Canberra Spring Exhibition
2009 Canberra Times Outdoor Art Exhibition
2008 Canberra Times Outdoor Art Show
QPRC Regional Art Awards, The Q Gallery Queanbeyan
Artists Society of Canberra Spring Exhibition
2007 Canberra Times Outdoor Art Show
2006 ‘Colours of Life’ Joint Exhibition Canberra Southside Gallery
Artist awards, media, publications & workshop
2020 Selection finalist Art Lovers Australia Art Prize
Featured artist Art Lovers Australia Collectors Book 2020
Featured Artist @abstrac.ted
2019 Featured artist Art Lovers Australia Collectors Book 2019
‘This Art Show is Big and Beautiful: Interpretations of Place’ Canberra Times Art Review
‘Art Is A Necessity’ Interview with Art Lovers Australia
‘Stroke of Genius’ Interview with Allhomes Magazine
‘The Block’ Australian TV Series: featured artist for 2019 winners Tess & Luke’s in their winning ‘Studio Room’
Home Designs Magazine feature with Art Lovers Australia
‘Peaceful Palette’ Home, Canberra Weekly Magazine
‘Local art on The Block’ Inside & Out, Canberra Weekly Magazine
2018 ‘Artist spotlight: Kathleen Rhee’ by Style Curator
2017 ‘Creative Expressions” Love It Feature, Art Edit Magazine
2015 ‘Mandala Calm’ Creative Art For Everyone, published by Blurb Books, written & illustrated by Kathleen Rhee
2014 ‘Foundations of Creativity’ Mandala Art Project for Disability by Kathleen Rhee
John James Foundation Annual Report article feature
Workshop
2019 ‘Brush with Brunch’ 1 day painting workshop BDA Interiors Canberra
Workshops
2019 ‘Brush with Brunch’ 1 day painting workshop BDA Interiors Canberra
Artist contact
www.instagram.com/kathleenrhee
www.kathleenrhee.com.au
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