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Art Almanac: In the studio with NAS alumna Catherine O’Donnell

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Art Almanac: In the studio with NAS alumna Catherine O’Donnell

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Article by: Jaimi Wright. Photo: Catherine O’Donnell, Urban Perspective, Large window, 2018, charcoal on paper, 100.7 × 135.5cm unframed. Courtesy the artist, Dominik Mersch Gallery, Sydney and Orange Regional Gallery, New South Wales

What does a typical day in the studio look like for you?
Currently, because I am working towards two exhibitions, I get up and get into the studio about 9am and probably finish around 4 or 5pm, with a very quick lunch in between. That is the case pretty much five days a week with a little extra on the weekend, so I spend as much time as I can in the studio at the moment. My studio is in my home. It’s in my garage off the side of my house, so I do have the luxury of being in my home if I want to, rather than travel somewhere to do my work.

Artistically, what draws you to architectural vernacular?
In particular, I love geometry, and the way the configuration fibrobeading and fibro sheets in fibro (low income) housing, in my eyes, makes abstract forms. The overall embedded primary and geometric shapes in these dwellings are really what captures my imagination.

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On Tuesday 10 December, the National Art School celebrated the achievements and success of our students through awarding of prizes and scholarships. We would like to congratulate the award recipients for their hard work and thank our lecturers and technicians for their outstanding dedication and commitment to each and every student.

All of the prizes and scholarships awarded have been generously provided by our benefactors and sponsors, and we also thank you for your support.

Major Prize winners (pictured left to right): Oliver Abbott, Caleb Slater, Megan McKenzie, Freyja Fristad, Sarah R. Serfati, Ellen McCalmont, Benjamin Akuila, Chile Bainbridge, Elena Larkin. Photography by Peter Morgan.

View the full list of awards and recipients at the link in bio.

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On Tuesday 10 December, the National Art School celebrated the achievements and success of our students through awarding of prizes and scholarships. We would like to congratulate the award recipients for their hard work and thank our lecturers and technicians for their outstanding dedication and commitment to each and every student. All of the prizes and scholarships awarded have been generously provided by our benefactors and sponsors, and we also thank you for your support. Major Prize winners (pictured left to right): Oliver Abbott, Caleb Slater, Megan McKenzie, Freyja Fristad, Sarah R. Serfati, Ellen McCalmont, Benjamin Akuila, Chile Bainbridge, Elena Larkin. Photography by Peter Morgan. View the full list of awards and recipients at the link in bio.

The Grad Show is now open!
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art, 6–15 December.
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Learn more about the exhibition at the link in bio.
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Thank you to current NAS BFA student @harrison_chao for the music.

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The Grad Show is now open! — Celebrate the future of contemporary art, 6–15 December. — Learn more about the exhibition at the link in bio. — Thank you to current NAS BFA student @harrison_chao for the music.

Thank you to everyone who attended The Grad Show Opening Night!
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The Grad Show is on until 15 December at NAS.
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Learn more about the artists and view available works at the link in bio.

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Thank you to everyone who attended The Grad Show Opening Night! — The Grad Show is on until 15 December at NAS. — Learn more about the artists and view available works at the link in bio.

The Grad Show website is now live! Learn more about the artists and view available works.
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Dec 5

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The Grad Show website is now live! Learn more about the artists and view available works. — Visit the website at the link in bio.

Celebrate the future of contemporary art tonight at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 5 December, 6–10pm.
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The Grad Show, 6–15 December.
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RSVP for the Opening Night at the link in bio.

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Dec 5

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Celebrate the future of contemporary art tonight at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 5 December, 6–10pm. — The Grad Show, 6–15 December. — RSVP for the Opening Night at the link in bio.
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