Kate Owen

Each time I walk over to the studio I try to leave expectations behind so that when I start I am open to possibilities.

The outcome is not so much the aim as is the journey to a resolution, a series of marks shapes and colours that form an experience that resonates with me. Each work serves to teach me that I have more to learn which keeps me coming back.

My work finds resolution most often in abstract florals, colourful forms and lines that assemble to suggest unruly bouquets. I recognise these as interpretations of elements I see around me, most often at home especially on my walks. Prickly pear growing up along the roadside, weeds and brambles entwined in the fence line, a little pop of colour from a wildflower, these things make up my vocabulary of paint.

I use a variety of media in colour, layers and textures to express my internal landscape, which is made up of all the emotions associated with my everyday life.

My visual culture is vivid and joyful with the intent to enchant the viewer and inspire optimism.