Bright Paradise

Oh hi, I’m Kate

I’m a painter and printmaker from Aotearoa, now living and working on Gayamaygal Country near Manly, NSW.

My art practice has three persistent themes - flora and landscape exploring place, identity and relationship to country, pop inspired works investigating gender expression in consumer culture, and contemporary portraiture.

Artist Kate Valentine in her home studio with her works on the wall behind her

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A candid shot of artist Kate Valentine sitting with her dog, grinning at the camera. The image connects to an instagram reel showing Kate finishing a body of work, and playing with the dog.
A picture of the artist Kate Valentine leaning against a dark wall next to a painting, Bright Paradise I. Kate is wearing neutral clothes and bright orange shoes. The painting is very bright against the dark wall, with large scale florals.

Progress update: Bright Paradise

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A red pencil drawing by Kate Valentine of a woman wearing a mask with a bird and leaf pattern, with text overlays discussing place, pop culture, and portraiture.
An image of a small colour study painting of an octopus toy, with a hand snapping fingers over the top of it.

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