Katherine Hattam

WHILE READING WIFEDOM

25 July — 10 August 2024

Born 1950
Lives and works in Melbourne

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Katherine Hattam's process is an act of intuitive creation, where meaning becomes apparent through observation over time. This distinctive and retrospective realisation makes one thing clear: that the urge to create precedes understanding, and our relationship to this meaning unfolds simultaneously with her process.

Through an evocative fusion of painting, drawing, and collage—Hattam has developed an intricate visual language. Here, words and images become enmeshed. Deeply rooted in a personal exploration of identity and memory; Hattam expertly pursues an interplay of vibrant colours, symbolic imagery, and layered textures that delve into complexities of our society.

Initially self-taught, Hattam began drawing at sixteen, often unconsciously creating from her immediate surroundings. She pursued literature and political science at university, but maintained her passion for drawing. It wasn't until she was thirty-eight that she formally trained in art, earning a Masters in Painting from the Victorian College of the Arts. Hattam's practice reflects this lifelong commitment to the visual language she first cultivated in her early years, crafting small observational drawings that evolved into the large sheets of cartridge paper which she is now celebrated for. 

As a seasoned artist, her work continues to resonate with a diverse audience, underscoring the enduring impact of her creative vision.
Hattam has a remarkable ability to transcend the boundaries of traditional artistic mediums, offering a profound reflection on the intersection of the personal, universal and cross-generational. She challenges us to confront and embrace the intricacies of our own age and emotional landscapes, and has left an indelible mark on Australia’s contemporary art scene.

Anthea Mentzalis
July, 2024

 

\ Exhibition featured works

Katherine Hattam

A Classic Irish Drama

2024 \ Mixed media on board \ 54 x 60cm

Katherine Hattam

A Sentimental Journey

2024 \ Mixed media on linen \ 78 x 50cm

SOLD

Katherine Hattam

After Reading Wifedom

2024 \ Mixed media on linen \ 200 x 150cm

SOLD

Katherine Hattam

Different Lenses

2024 \ Mixed media on linen \ 31 x 42cm

SOLD

Katherine Hattam

Introduction to Jung's Psychology

2024 \ Mixed media on board \ 43 x 31cm

SOLD

Katherine Hattam

Invitation to Sociology

2024 \ Mixed media on linen \ 33 x 33cm

SOLD

Katherine Hattam

Ocean Curtains

2024 \ Oil on linen \ 92 x 123cm

Katherine Hattam

Psychology for Everyman

2024 \ Mixed media on board \ 43 x 31cm

Katherine Hattam

Readleaf Pool

2024 \ Mixed media on linen \ 200 x 150cm

Katherine Hattam

SUMMER READING

2024 \ Mixed media on linen \ 41 x 29cm

Katherine Hattam

Sometimes

2024 \ Mixed media on linen \ 200 x 113cm

Katherine Hattam

The Doctors

2024 \ Mixed media on linen \ 43 x 38cm

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Katherine Hattam

To the Islands

2024 \ Mixed media on linen \ 100 x 80cm

Katherine Hattam

Turtle Beach

2023 \ Mixed media on linen \ 165 x 125cm

Katherine Hattam

Weather

2024 \ Oil on linen \ 125 x 125cm

Katherine Hattam

While Reading Wifedom

2024 \ Oil on linen \ 167 x 127cm

\ Other exhibitions

David Fairbairn

THE SPACE BETWEEN THE LINES

24 October — 16 November 2024

Adam Nudelman

UNDER THE CANOPY OF A LOST PARADISE

23 October — 16 November 2024

Jun Chen

RED LAND

24 September — 19 October 2024

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