Beachcombing by Kylie Fogarty

Artist Statement

Beachcombing by Kylie Fogarty

A return trip to Woody Heads one Christmas inspired this series of drawings.

There is nothing quite like losing yourself as you comb the beach looking for treasures. These days the shells are less and less, however, my fond memories of these moments will forever call me back to rocks to see what new treasures are waiting to be found.

About the Artist

Kylie Fogarty is a professional mid career artist, based in Canberra.

I explore my responses and connection to the natural world. This often includes cloud formations, coastal scenes, rainforests whilst narrating moments of time.”

Kylie utilises drawing as an integral element of her arts practice. She engages the use of line work to depict connections to her subject matter by using expressive yet considered mark making.

This love of drawing has extended into a diverse practice which includes drawing, printmaking, painting and miniature works of art.

Kylie Fogarty is an exhibiting artist who participates regularly in Group and Solo exhibitions. She was a finalist in The 2018 Grace Cossington Smith Art Award and The Lyn McCrea Drawing Prize 2018. Her works are housed in many collections, including being archived in the National Gallery of Australia in the Animalia International Print Exchange 2013 and 2015.