CURIOUS ART BAR - ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES 2019

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03 ARTIST INTERVIEW KATEÂ ST JAMES

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KATE ST JAMES "Meeting Kate St James and discussing her artworks is akin to attending a fascinating and compelling talk on the interconnected relationship of her three life passions - sustainability, art in all its forms, and our built environs. These passions are writ large in her life and her painterly style of art.

Share with us a glimpse into a fascinating, ethically led life, and see the world and art through the eyes of an editorial artist.

Barb H

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KATE ST JAMES

'IN HER WORDS'

How would you describe an ‘artist’ to a child?

"An artist is someone who creates drawings, paintings and forms using colours, shapes and textures that help us to look at the world in new ways."

Is your studio pristine or ordered choas?

"Neither pristine nor chaotic, somewhere in-between but more orderly than not!"

How important are your art titles to you?

“Important as they provide insight about the work’s inspiration and intention.”

Do you have a favourite ‘art’ word and why?

“Evocative - bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.”

Everybody has a great ‘App’ idea. What’s yours?

"One that tracks your environmental impact every day; a bit like calorie counting, so that you can be more aware of things to do to have a positive outcome. One probably already exists though."

How would you describe ‘blue’ to someone who is blind?

"I would take them to the ocean and let them smell and feel the water and ‘feel’ the sky."

What memorable responses have you had to your work?

"Those from people who say they ‘love’ a piece and it makes them feel happy and especially when a new commission is forthcoming."

What do you think about when you’re alone in your car?

"I’m usually listening, and singing along, to music or I may be listening to the world news and thinking about the environment and what more I can do to make a difference in the world."

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'IN HER WORDS'

What work of art do you wish you owned?

“Interior with Wardrobe Mirror – Grace Cossington Smith”

What would you do to get it : ) ?

"It currently resides in the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Australia – I doubt I can ever own It!"

What would your autobiography be called?

“The Life of Kate. Attention grabber, and technically accurate!”

What was the last gift you gave someone?

“A pair of blue tooth headphones – so I don’t have to listen to ‘his’ music!”

What would the perfect murder weapon be? And why?

"That’s an idea I can’t entertain!"

Do you have an art world pet peeve?

"Artist elitism."

Tea or coffee?

"Tea."

What would you like to be doing at the moment you pass away?

"Enjoying the company of my family."

Has any book every shaped the way you think or behave?

"Silent Spring by Rachel Carson."

What art do you most identify with?

"Colourful abstracts."

The best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. My Mum!"

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UPCOMING ART EXHIBITION AND EVENT Join Kate St James, Catherine Whitting and Monique Sartor on Saturday 20/July/2019 from 4pm - 6pm to launch mɪˈandərɪŋ - An afternoon of original and limited edition artworks, fine art photography and handmade jewelery, home wares and apparel as you meander through Gang Gang Art Gallery on Main Street Lithgow enjoying live performance, wine & canapes.

Specialist fine art, interior design and photographic interactive workshops and events will be held each weekend for art lovers and the local community. Hosted by Barbara Hamilton from the Curious Art Bar with Kate St James, Catherine Whitting & Monique Sartor.

Gang Gang Gallery Open Hours http://gggallery.com.au/ The exhibition will be open weekly from 19 June - 5th August Friday – Sunday 10am – 4pm Monday 10am – 3pm Other hours by appointment