At Melbourne University Katherine studied Literature and Political Science. From sixteen she drew pencil, pen and charcoal drawings, moving into colour and paint in herthirties.
At forty she took her MA Painting at the VCA, later a PhD at Deakin. She has exhibited regularly in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Canberra with institutional shows at Warrnambool, Bendigo and Geelong Art Galleries.
Katherine is represented in the NGV and NGA. Recently, life drawing has reinvigorated both her drawing and painting.
Rodchenko's teapot, Rosella Tomato Sauce & Diet Coke
Charcoal on paper.
Acquired by the judge Jenny Sages from the 2008 Award.
For 35 years the Kedumba Drawing Award has been one of the pre-eminent awards for drawing in Australia. The addition of the $20,000 prize money will ensure that the Award continues to grow and build on its success for many years to come.
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