Catherine O’Donnell holds an MFA in Drawing from NAS, and a BFA with Distinction and Dean’s Medal from the University of Western Sydney. She exhibits widely and is represented in public and private collections, both locally and internationally. Exhibitions and residencies have taken her across Australia, Paris, Rome, Venice and London. Exhibition highlights include Close to Home: Dobell Australia Drawing Biennale, the Kedumba Drawing Award, the Albury Art Prize and the Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing O’Donnell has won numerous awards and commendations. She is represented by MAY SPACE, Sydney.
Catherine O’Donnell
“My time at NAS was a wonderful experience and has had a significant impact on my artistic practice. I am proud to call myself a graduate.”
b. 1961, Quirindi NSW / lives and works in Sydney and the Blue Mountains NSW
Master of Fine Art – Drawing, NAS 2016
Drawing lecturer, 2016–present
Estates of Tomorrow Series
no. 15 (detail), 2013, pencil on
paper, 25.5 × 56.5 cm. Gift of
Catherine O’Donnell, 2016