Rachelle Kavanagh

(b. Maryborough, Australia; lives on the Sunshine Coast, Australia)

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Artist Statement

Rachelle Kavanagh: emerging artist expressing my passion primarily through the medium of oils. My artworks capture the essence of human experience, drawing inspiration from the intricate emotions and connections that weave through our lives. My figurative compositions illuminate the beauty and depth found within each individual’s narrative. Through an impressionistic realism and the use of luminous, warm colours and contrasting values, my art evokes a sense of emotion and resonance, inviting the audience to explore the rich tapestry of humanity.

Awards

2020 - The Queensland Figurative Award (Royal Queensland Art Society) - Finalist and Commendation

2020 - The Queensland Figurative Award (Royal Queensland Art Society) - Finalist

2020 - Du Rietz Art Award - Finalist

Exhibitions

2025 - Oeuvre Group Solo Exhibition (Coming February 2025)

2024 - Emerging Artists Exhibition - Art School Co. Buderim (Coming September 2024)

2024 - Sunshine Coast Open Studios

2023 - Emerging Artists Exhibition - Art School Co. Buderim

2023 - Sunshine Coast Open Studios - Buderim

2022 - The Secret Sitter Exhibition

2022 - Sunshine Coast Open Studios - Buderim

2021 - Emerging Artists Exhibition - Art School Co. Buderim

2020 - Small Works Exhibition - Red Ink Rodeo Gallery, Caloundra

2020 - Art School Co. Exhibition - Art School Co. Buderim

2020 - The Queensland Figurative Award (Royal Queensland Art Society) - Petrie Terrace Gallery, Paddington

2020 - Du Rietz Art Award - Gympie Regional Gallery, Gympie

2020 - International Women’s Day Exhibition - Red Ink Rodeo Gallery, Caloundra

2019 - Art School Co. Exhibition - Buderim

2018 - Sunshine Coast School of Art and Imagination Exhibition - Buderim

2017 - Sunshine Coast School of Art and Imagination Exhibition - Buderim

2016 - Sunshine Coast School of Art and Imagination Exhibition - Axis Gallery, Maroochydore

2015 - Sunshine Coast School of Art and Imagination Exhibition - Buderim

Collections

Private Collections across Australia, New Zealand and England

Publically at Aiden, Darling Harbour, Sydney (Hotel) - Hand painted mural in each hotel room, as well as an eight storey wall mural

Education

2019 - Current - Professional Studio Classes - Art School Co.

2023 - Portrait Workshop in Oils - Jessica le Clerc

2021 - Oil Portrait Workshop - Robin Eley

2020 - Portrait Workshop in Oils - Art School Co.

2015-2018 - Art Classes - Sunshine Coast School of Art and Imagination

2014-2016 - Master of Education (Major: Leadership and Management)

2009-2013 - Bachelor of Education (Primary) [Minor: Teaching English as an Additional Language]

Teaching

2019 - Current - Principal & Head Art Teacher - Art School Co. Kids

2021 - Current - Head Art Teacher - Adult Classes - Art School Co.

2021 - Current - Adult and Children’s Fine Art Workshops

2023, 2024 - 2 Day Beginners Oil Painting Workshop

2021 - Head Art Teacher - Artists ‘Studio’ Classes - Art School Co.