Kate Alterio - Profile
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Artistic expression is a way for me to convey concepts, emotions, thoughts and dreams in tangible forms. Being able to transform creative inspiration into pieces of art is a deeply satisfying process. I enjoy pushing my personal and technical boundaries by using different media and innovative ways to express the inner and outer worlds as I see and experience them. My conceptual approach often explores notions of diversity, relationships and physical, metaphysical and spiritual themes. I strive to create art with a social commentary and to instil in the viewer moments of self-reflection. As a child, I watched my father weld. I was mesmerised by the interaction between flame and metal. My mother is a writer with a passion for storytelling so I learnt from a young age how to visualise and use my imagination. It is no surprise that with Dad’s practical and technical influence and Mum nurturing my creativity that I would gravitate to a craft such as jewellery. Initially I attended evening jewellery classes at the School of Art, Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, before moving to Wellington and studying under goldsmith Dorthe Kristensen, later becoming a part-time teacher for two years at Dorthe’s studio. In 2008 I undertook a collaborative co-mentoring project with Claire Beynon. This collaboration enabled both of us to step outside our primary disciplines and create Alchemy, a body of work that showcased our inter-disciplinary cross-pollination. Claire then continued to mentor me through my next collection of paintings, Conceal-Reveal. Another creative avenue opened up in 2010 when Mark Richter offered me a photography mentorship through the Silver Trust. My mentors were Heinz Sobiecki, James Gilberd and John Williams. This opportunity enabled me to complete Somewhere In-between, a series of black and white photographs shot on film and hand-printed in the dark room. My work is held in private and cooperate collections in New Zealand and overseas. I am currently the curator for a group show, On Your Wings, which opens at Quoil Gallery, Wellington, in March 2012. A new collection of paintings, Words Fall Like Water, will be shown at Gallery 33, Wanaka, in 2012. Solo Exhibitions - Somewhere In-between, Photospace Gallery, Wellington, August 2011 Collaborations - Alchemy, with Claire Beynon, Quoil Gallery, Wellington, July 2010 Group Exhibitions - Seventh Birthday Show, The Artist Room, Dunedin, August 2011 |
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