Artists statement

Camellia japonica, one of the best known species of camellia, was originally imported to Australia in 1838. A flower that is associated with manicured lawns and highly cultivated gardens of yesteryear remains ever popular today, thriving in gardens throughout southern and eastern Australia. In Camellia and Japonica, Kate Hudson depicts the common camellia, sometimes called the Rose of winter, in a glorious floral arrangement of deep red blooms with dark green foliage displayed in a rectangular shaped vase featuring a black and white Art Deco style design.The balance and harmony of Hudson’s compositions, together with her use of colour accents, form the basis of her highly decorative and patterned prints. The result, when combined with a distinctive geometric motif, is the creation of a traditional floral still life with a contemporary twist.

Artist Bio
Kate Hudson is a Melbourne based printmaker who trained in textile design at London’s Central School of Art & Design prior to immigrating to Australia in 1990. Focussing on pattern, design and colour, Hudson specialises in multi coloured linocut reduction prints taking inspiration for her work from the Arts & Crafts Movement, Japanese woodblocks and printmakers such as Margaret Preston (1875-1963). Hudson’s commercial collaborations with Catherine Manuell and Earth Greetings feature some of her most recognisable designs on a range of fashion accessories and greetings cards.

Since 2003 Hudson has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions around Victoria. Her artwork is held in a number of public, corporate and private collections including the National Gallery of Australia, Australian Print Workshop, Geelong Gallery, Austin Hospital, Australian Unity, Crown Casino and several local councils.