Kate MacKenzie
Kate MacKenzie is a New Zealand artist from Hawkes Bay and has been painting mostly full time since 1999.
In 2000 and 2001 she became a finalist with 3 works in the National Telecom Art Awards, and in 2002 was chosen as feature Artist for the “Hawkes Bay Vintners Charity Wine Auction with her painting entitled “The Naked Bidderâ€.
Kates work has also been selected for Hawkes Bay Review and in recent years, the EAST Exhibition.
Her paintings have been sold in galleries throughout New Zealand and 6 of her earlier works are displayed in the reception area of the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor in Wellington.
Kate is now embarking on a new approach to painting and has completed a series of oils on Plywood.
Elements of surrealism, expressionism and subtle quirky humour are mingled in a unique style, with hide-and-seek references and playful visual puns.