Kate Vella

Kate Vella is a painter whose work is focused on capturing the essence of homegrown flowers, fruit and vintage crockery. Based in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, in Vella began pursuing her passion to paint full time in 2018 and has continued to learn practical skills and develop her own unique style. Largely self-taught Vella works predominantly in acrylics and draws inspiration from nature’s beauty. Her home and studio are nestled in a small village with the backdrop of beautiful farmland and the South Coast escarpment.

Since her first solo show ‘Antidote’ in Sydney 2019, Vella continued to have more shows and collaborations, her work has been selected in various art prizes, most recently was a finalist in Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize 2020, Kangaroo Valley Art Prize 2020 and Meroogal Women’s Art Prize 2020. Vella’s work has attracted many private collectors across Australia and internationally.