My work is an interpretation of homely and familiar objects I find in my surroundings. I work in a simplified style drawing attention to the curious nature of my subjects.
My process involves searching antique stores or finding the perfect objects in my home. I then arrange them with the correct light and surface, imbuing these everyday items with a new life and identity. I frequently include home grown flowers and fruit, as I do find the arrangement of petals or the seeds in cut fruit to be intriguing and fascinating.
I use rich tones softened by grey and white, applying numerous layers to my work I paint over earlier marks as I aim for a pentimento result.
Through the composition and perspective, my aim is to evoke a feeling of familiarity and a sense of wonder to the viewer .
Born in Malta, Kate Vella is an emerging visual artist. Now based in The Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Largely self-taught Vella paints from life. Her main focus is depicting florals, fruit and objects she feels emotionally drawn to.
Working with acrylics, Vella’s work is intuitive and spontaneous with an emphasis on reimagining the still life genre.
From a very young age she had a vision to be a painter, but it wasn’t until 2018 when Vella began pursuing her creative career.
Vella held her first solo show in 2019 in Sydney. She has since held further exhibitions and
participated in group shows and numerous collaborations. Her work has been selected in several Competitions and Art Prizes.
In 2020 Vella’s work was selected as a finalist in Ravenswood Australian Women Art Prize (Emerging Category)
