ARTIST RÉSUMÉ


“Ember”    50X28    MINNAWARRA ART AWARD FINALIST 2024
“Ember” 50X28 MINNAWARRA ART AWARD FINALIST 2024
AUSTRALIA
  • “Autumn” “Natalie Wood” “Alice” “Mariposa”, The Rusty Barrel 2024 Artist Competition Finalist, 4 works of art
  • Solo Exhibition, “Eros & Abyss” The Art of Danger, February 2025
  • “Bai Qiute” Darlington Arts Festival, Exhibition & Awards Nominee, October 2024
  • “Kazekō ” Darlington Arts Festival, Exhibition & Awards Nominee, October 2024
  • Dual Exhibition with Chris Winspear, “The Art of Alchemy; Reflections in Luminescence: celebrating the Alchemy of Gold & Nature in Art”, Birli Gallery & Press, October 2024
  • “Autumn” Doyle’s Art Award Finalist, June 2024
  • “Hitori” City of Wanneroo Community Art Awards Finalist, June 2024
  • “Three Secrets of Fátima” The Jury Art Prize Finalist, May 2024
  • “Lada” City of Gosnells Art Exhibition & Awards Nominee, May 2024
  • “Ember” Minnawarra Art Awards Finalist, May 2024
  • Solo Exhibition, “Short Cuts”, November 2023
  • Featured Artist, “Wild & Free”, F.A.I.R. September 2022
  • Solo Exhibition, “Idols Unlocked”, August 2022
  • Featured Artist, Lifeline WA charity group showcase, Juniper Gallery, November 2021
  • Published Short Story, The Last Treasure Hunter, The Journey of Thanatos, June 2021
INDONESIA
  • Solo exhibition “Sacred Realms”, October 2019
USA
  • Featured LIVE painter & guest of Alex & Allyson Grey Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, February 2019
INDONESIA 
  • Curator & Featured painter/group exhibition, “Jungle Gates”, May 2018
RUSSIA
  • “Quintessence” featuring Nicola Tesla Award Finalist Visionary Art Awards in Moscow, April 2018
USA
  • Lead Artist/Instructor/Teacher Painting with a Twist, 2017-2018
  • Featured LIVE painter & guest of Alex & Allyson Grey Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, March 2018
  • Featured LIVE painter & guest of Alex & Allyson Grey Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, January 2018
SPONSORSHIP
  • Madison Art Supply, 2017-2018
USA
  • Artist Collective Invite Only Official Artist Members-Only branch, Red Fish Bowl, 2017-current
SPONSORSHIP
  • BLICK Art Materials, 2017-2018
USA
  • Solo/Lead Artist with Pop-up Gallery Catharsis on The Mall, Washington D.C., November 2017
  • Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery Luna Light, September 2017
  • Curator & Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery Great North Festival, September 2017
  • Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery Ethnic Fest, September 2017
  • Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery Freedom Fest, August 2017
  • Lead/Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery RedFishBowl, August 2017
  • Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery WildWoods, August 2017
  • Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery Fractal Fest, July 2017
  • Lead/Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery Gratitude Migration, July 2017
  • Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery Arts on 3rd, July 2017
  • Curator & Featured LIVE Artist RedFishBowl, June 2017
  • Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery Yonderville Fest, June 2017
  • Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery Disc Jam, June 2017
  • Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery DreamScape, June 2017
  • Solo/Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery for the band Disco Biscuit, May 2017
  • Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery Abbey Fest, May 2017
  • Dual Exhibition with Artist John Shook. “Art at The Abbey”, May 2017
ENGLAND
  • Featured Artist/group exhibition House of Alchemy, May 2017
USA
  • Manager Artform Gallery & Tattoo, 2014-2017
  • Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery Wilkins Block Party, April 2017
  • Featured LIVE Artist & guest of Alex & Allyson Grey Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, April 2017
  • Solo/Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery for the band Pop Thief, March 2017
  • Solo/Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery Mistletoe Show, December 2016
  • Solo/Featured LIVE Artist on stage with the band G-Nome Project, November 2016
  • Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery Great North Fest, September 2016
  • Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery Tattoo Masquerade, July 2016
  • Featured LIVE Artist & Pop-up Gallery Disc Jam, April 2016
  • Featured LIVE Artist Gem and Jam, February 2016
  • Featured LIVE Artist Luna Light, October 2015
  • Featured LIVE Artist RSVP Recording Studio Launch Party, July 2015
USA
  • KATY’S KORNER/POP-UP Gallery (or card table) sold photo copies of greeting card collages, stop sign of Argon Drive & Outlook Street, Natrona, Pennsylvania, that was as far as my Mum would let me stray from the house, Summers 198?

THE RUSTY BARREL 2024 ARTIST COMPETITION FINALIST



The Art of Alchemy: Reflections in Luminescence


Chris Winspear & Katy McManus at their first collaborative art show October 12, 2024

The Art of Alchemy: Reflections in Luminescence

Explore The Art of Alchemy with works by renowned gold sculptor Chris Winspear and award-winning visual artist Katy McManus.


Date and time

Saturday, October 12 · 6 - 8:30pm AWST

Location

8/52 Helena Street, Midland WA, Australia

52 Helena Street #8 Midland, WA 6056

About this event

Discover "The Art of Alchemy," showcasing the captivating works of two exceptional artists. Renowned sculptor Chris Winspear creates mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind spiders entirely in gold, embodying both elegance and mystery. Complementing this work, Katy McManus transforms cicada paper and metallic leaves into intricate portraits of women from various folklore traditions, blending gold, silver, and bronze in timeless narratives. This exhibition celebrates their unique fusion of craftsmanship and storytelling. This dual exhibition is not to be missed, and will feature new works previously not yet shown to the public.

Birli Gallery is fast becoming a beacon for emerging artists across Western Australia. Known for its careful curation, the gallery fosters the growth of new talent, positioning them to become established names in the art world. Birli Gallery’s dedication to showcasing and nurturing innovative art makes it a pivotal space for artists on the rise.

At the heart of Birli Gallery is a dedicated husband-and-wife team, Jeffrey and Brooke Farrell, who are passionate advocates for arts and culture. Their commitment to promoting emerging artists and cultivating a vibrant cultural scene shines through their meticulous curation and support. By creating a nurturing environment for artistic growth, the Farrells help shape the careers of talented individuals, turning the gallery into a dynamic platform for both established and rising stars.


City of Wanneroo Community Art Awards Finalist 2024


“Hitori”
30X30 in frame
CITY OF WANNEROO COMMUNITY ART AWARDS FINALIST 2024

The Jury Art Prize Finalist 2024


“Three Secrets of Fátima”
30X30 in frame
THE JURY ART PRIZE FINALIST 2024

City of Gosnells Art Exhibition & Awards Nominee 2024


“Lada”
40X40 in frame
CITY OF GOSNELLS COMMUNITY ART AWARD NOMINEE 2024

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Minnawarra Art Awards Finalist 2024


“Ember”
50X28 in frame 
MINNAWARRA ART AWARD FINALIST 2024