Artists statement

In Agapanthus and Honesty, Kate Hudson transforms the much maligned agapanthus plant, reviled in some quarters as a noxious weed but planted ferociously in others due to its hardy tolerance to drought and poor soil, into a cut flower of gentle beauty. Augmented with sprigs of honesty, the predominant shades of blue and green of the floral arrangement contrast delightfully with an oriental influenced, burnt orange vase decorated with delicate flowers and a small bird. The result is a traditional floral still life with contemporary appeal.

Historical information

"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."