Artist Bio: Kate Hessling

Artist Bio - Kate Hessling

"Art comes alive in the eyes of the viewer".

I am an artist based in Brisbane, Australia working primarily in acrylic. As a self-taught artist I enjoy challenging myself and experimenting with different ideas and subject matters exploring the boundless possibilities of this versatile medium. I grew up in a creative family around the visual and written arts and although I principally worked in the information technology and scientific fields, I have experimented with a range of creative activities including sculpting, clay hand building, and glass fusing, before moving into watercolour abstract landscapes, and now abstracts in acrylic.

My preferred art style is abstract and expressionist, and my influences are mostly from the stunning abstract and expressionist works of the mid-20th century. I enjoy experimenting with colours, shapes, patterns, brushstrokes and marks. My approach is generally to reimagine the world around me and try to capture this on canvas. These re-imaginings can be inspired by objects, locations, nature and sometimes just ideas and concepts. Whilst I do sometimes create several paintings in similar styles, I generally feel the need to constantly evolve and not restrict my creativity to any one particular style. My art journey is all about embracing creativity, change, and new and exciting challenges. My mind is overflowing with ideas and the need to explore different works and push my boundaries.

 I hope you enjoy my art as much as I enoy making it.

Recent and Upcoming Shows

Ipswich Art Awards 2024 

Boonah Arts Show (September 2024)

Brisbane Rotary Art Show (July 2024) Finalist

Petrie Terrace Gallery, RQAS Members Art Show (June 2024)

Quota Jimboomba Art Show (June 2024) Winner

My Influences

My principal influences are the Expressionists of the mid-20th Century.

My Artshow Awards

		Artshow: Quota Jimboomba Art Show 2024 Title: The Forgotten Land Award: Winner Sponsor: Quota Jimboomba