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.