Katey grew up in New Zealand and trained in visual arts at The Learning Connexion in Wellington (adv, dip) before relocating to Australia some years later. Currently Perth based, she predominately paints in acrylics and embraces an intuitive approach with all of her art making.

While obtaining a qualification (adv dip) in Transpersonal Art Therapy in Perth Katey’s perspective with her own creativity changed, and transformed not only the way she painted but the way she began to see herself and the world on a much deeper level. She began painting intuitively, within a holistic approach of engaging body, mind, soul and spirit from a sacred space, of being present with a non judgmental awareness. “For me it is part of a spiritual practice, a connection to something greater than the self, a tapping into a deep well of innate wisdom, trusting the process & allowing a message or insight to be revealed.” Katey’s art making in this way provides a sense of freedom, flow & curiosity as to what may come through in the process & offers a gift, a message or energy of self empowerment or pathway towards healing.

It is clear Katey has a love for colour! There is a sense of freedom and play within her artworks, with a vibrant & contrasting colour palette which tends to move with an energy of flow throughout each piece. Nature & walks in the bush land inspires & grounds this artist, reminding her of “the connection humans have to the natural world & the wise teachings it offers, if we simply make the time and space for it.” Both a Shamanic and Jungian vein and approach run through Katey’s art often presenting animals, archetypes, goddesses and the like, depicting a kind of soul language through metaphor and symbology offering meaning and guidance for the viewer. Throughout her years of art making combined with studies in personal and spiritual development Katey has discovered her art practice principles can also be translated into everyday life creating a more balanced, and joyful way of being.

“The knowing my art is speaking at a soul level, with healing and inspiration allows my heart to sing and makes the whole creative process so deeply meaningful.”

Katey has exhibited in New Zealand and Australia with artworks in private collections in New Zealand, Australia, England and Canada.

“My Dream is to keep Creating! Living the Life I Love to Look at and Courageously Opening my Heart and Mind to the Limitless Possibilities that are waiting to be Discovered. To Inspire Others to Also Dream…to Plant the Seed of Self Inquiry and Curiosity Toward a Journey of Expansion and a Wider Perspective.”