Kathryn Junor
“My work tries to find the balance between abstraction and representation, capturing the essence of a moment rather than a literal scene.”
- Kathryn Junor
Kathryn Junor is an Australian artist known for her vibrant, textured paintings that explore themes of nature, memory, and emotional landscapes. Using a rich palette and dynamic brushwork, she creates evocative works that invite viewers into intimate, often contemplative spaces. Based in Melbourne, Junor’s art captures the subtleties of everyday life while reflecting deeper connections to place and experience.
Junor’s practice often draws inspiration from her surroundings, blending abstraction with hints of recognizable forms to evoke mood and atmosphere. Her work has been exhibited widely across Australia, gaining recognition for its emotional depth and technical skill. Through layering and experimentation, she continually pushes the boundaries of painting, inviting audiences to engage with both the physicality of the medium and the stories embedded within each piece.
About the Artist
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Born 1967 in Melbourne, VIC. Lives and works on the Surf Coast of Victoria
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2024
Sou’West Freedom, Linton & Kay Galleries, Cherubino, Margaret River2023
Small Series Art Prize, The Corner Store, Orange
Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize
The Great Outdoors, Group Show, Brunswick Street Gallery
Small Art Prize, Hoop Gallery, Torquay
Heart of the Bush Prize, Bush Exchange, Goondiwindi – Highly Commended2022
Affordable Art Show Melbourne, Martinech & Carran Gallery
You’ve Got A Friend, Group Show, In the Skies, Lorne
Response to Spring Creek, Group Show, Fine Thanks Gallery, Torquay2021
Chasing the Sun, Group Show, Michael Reid, Northern Beaches
View from Cars, Solo Show, Boom Gallery, Geelong2020
A Place With the Lot, Solo Show, Eagles Nest, Aireys Inlet
Landscape Show, Group Show, Michael Reid, Studio Direct2019
Affordable Art Show Melbourne, Martinech & Carran Gallery2018
Christmas Show, Group Show, Boom Gallery, Geelong
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Awards
Small Series Art Prize, The Corner Store, Orange
Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize
Small Art Prize, Hoop Gallery, Torquay
Heart of the Bush Prize, Bush Exchange, Goondiwindi
53 x 79cm