Liz McKay

BORN    Australia

STUDIES

2001    Maya 3.0 Animation Course, KvB Institute / Bond University, NSW
2000-01    3d Studio Max, Computer Graphics College , NSW
2000    Traditional Animation Course, Computer Graphics College, NSW
1997    Cinematography and Editing Units, Murdoch University, WA
1992-95    Bachelor of Arts Design (Hons), Curtin University, WA

Background

McKay’s vibrant works draw their essence from smoky bars, sultry jazz singers, romantic couples, European cafes and childhood memories.  “The figures in my works convey intriguing expressions and the interaction between the painted figures invite the viewer to explore the unwritten thoughts and feelings between them.”

Sensually curved figures and intimate surroundings, Liz McKay’s work has the ever slight hint of 1920’s architecture, curves and textures are overlaid with compelling explorations of mood and human interaction. Intensely expressive in color and form, Liz McKay’s paintings are a quiet emotional universe of love and friendship.

Liz McKay is an Australian artist whose art has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in a number of private and public collections in Australia and overseas.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2009

Lovestory, Strickland Gallery, TAS, Australia

2008

Two Hearts, Elements Art Gallery, Perth, WA, Australia
Romantic Heart, Momentous Arts Gallery, Singapore
Vintage Heart, Soho Galleries, Sydney,NSW, Australia
Hopelessly Romantic, Articles Fine Art Gallery, Stanwell Park,NSW, Australia

2007

Summer Happiness, Strickland Gallery, Hobart, TAS, Australia
Red Wine and Jazz, Soho Galleries, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Happy Memories, Articles Fine Art Gallery, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
Love! Art Images Gallery, Adelaide, SA, Australia

2006

Salamanca Jazz, Strickland Gallery, Hobart, TAS, Australia
Amore, Soho Galleries, Sydney, NSW, Australia
April Show, Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza, VIC, Australia
Happiness, Articles Gallery Woollongong, NSW, Australia
Amore Love, South Yarra Art House, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Summer, Wayward Gallery, Byron Bay, NSW, Australia

2005

J’adore, Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza, VIC, Australia
Cinematic, Soho Galleries, Sydney, NSW, Australia
L’amour, Gig Gallery, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Smitten, Gig Gallery, Sydney, NSW, Australia

2004

Night, Kings Perth Hotel, Perth, WA, Australia
All Dat Jazz, Gig Gallery, Sydney, NSA, Australia
Friends, Devonshire Gallery Cafe, Sydney NSW, Australia

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2009

Summer Show, Yallingup Galleries, WA, Australia

2008

Art Melbourne 08, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Femme Fatale, Delshan Gallery, Melbourne, , Australia
Small Works Big Money, David Hart Galleries, Mooloolabar, Queensland, Australia

2007

Art Sydney 07, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Balmain Art Show, Sydney NSW, Australia
Charity Exhibition, Saddlers Court Gallery, Richmond, Tasmania, Australia
Group Exhibition, Momentous Arts, Singapore
Art Melbourne 07, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Untitled, Elements Arrt Gallery & Goldfields Art Centre, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia
After These Messages We’ll Be Right Back, Gallery Nucleus, CA, USA

2006

Ten, Elements Art Gallery, Perth, WA, Australia
Balmain Art Show, Balmain Sydney, NSW, Australia
Inaugural Art Prize Competition’ South Yarra Art House, Melbourne, VIC
Bare Elements,  Elements Gallery Perth, WA, Australia
All the Best, Soho Galleries, Sydney, NSW, Australia
June Show, Palette Gallery, Auckland, NZ
Australian Style, Momentous Arts, 2006, Singapore
Dance Latino, June 2006, Sydney, Australia
Fashion Moments Exhibition, Bondi, NSW, Australia
Melbourne Affordable Art Show/Art Melbourne 06, Australia
Sydney Affordable Art Show/Art Sydney 06, Australia
Canterbury Art Exhibition, Victoria, Australia
Preview 2006, Art Images Gallery, Norwood/Adelaide, SA, Australia
Summer Show, Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza, VIC, Australia

2005

Enlightened Perspectives, Agora Gallery, New York, USA
2005 Brisbane Art 05′ exhibition halls Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Sydney Affordable Art Show, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Melbourne Affordable Art Show, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Lynne Wilton Gallery Group Figurative Show July Lynne Wilton Gallery, VIC
Balmain Art Show, NSW, Australia
Riverview School Exhibition, Riverview NSW, Australia
Dance Latino Art Exhibition, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Love Live’s 05′ Global Gallery, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Group December Show, Palette Gallery, NZ
December show’ Saddler Gallery, Richmond, Hobart, TAS, Australia
Lynne Wilton February Figurative Show, Lynne Wilton Gallery, VIC, Australia
All the Best, Soho Galleries, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sydney Painters, Art Images Gallery, SA, Australia

2004

Affordable Art Show, Sydney, NSW, Australia
City of Ryde Art Exhibition, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Cross Art Sho, Tap Gallery, Sydney, NSW, Australia

PUBLICATIONS AND RADIO

2007    Home Concept Magazine, Singapore “Hot Seat Section” May 2007
2006    Tasmanian Life, Autumn 2006, Cover & pages 24 & 25
Crema, Autumn 2006, Page 43
Daily telegraph news, April 20th 2006
City Weekly April 20th page 17
Australian Art Review, March-June 2006 Page 36
2005    The Advertiser Edition 1 – State SAT 17 SEP 2005, Page W15 The weekend South Australia
City Weekly Sydney Thursday 21st July 2005 Page 6
Interview Art & Design Magazine/Webesteem, Poland, Europe
Crema Magazine Winter 05 page 30
Agora Gallery Media Release, New York
Melbourne Affordable Art Show Catalogue

GRANTS AND AWARDS

1994    Received government grant to develop/produce/ exhibit art animation in foyer at Lumiere cinemas, WA
1997    2nd prize in Australia-wide ‘LOUD’ competition, in ‘Loud Bits’ section.