Primordial forms from the void of human and animal from an energetic universe, and given life by our sun.Abstract and symbolic in style with metaphysical themes.
My personal art history.
An Art residency won in 1987 followed by a 6 month study trip in Rome and further study of art in New York and London influenced my figurative style of abstract gesture I have been a finalist in numerous awards and live in Christchurch.
I showed in New York in 2014 with my Model Habitats series where I expressed the natural habitats and conditions for life have been remodelled to our taste.I rejoice in nature and our special place here under the sun.
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CV Catherine Manchester
born 1957
BA 1978
DFA 1984
Rita Angus award 1987
New artists Grant 1986
Finalist. Adam Portrait Award 2006
Finalist Regional Wellington Arts award 2019
Finalist Craig art Prize 2023
Shortlisted Olivia Spencer Bower award 1991,1992,
Recent shows
2021 Grey gallery solo Auckland
Visitation Pixelation 2022 Wellington Thistle hall
2024Chambers gallery exhibition Christchurch
2025Orion Powerhouse galleryChristchurch
Survey show