Cathy Allen is a contemporary abstract artist based in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. Her paintings explore the relationship between place, memory and the natural and built environments that shape our lives.

Working from her forest studio, Cathy creates vibrant, textured paintings through intuitive mark-making, layered colour and a deep connection to the world around her.

Holding On (Wattle)

“I wasn’t finished becoming beautiful”

122 × 92cm $4,500

The Tree Speaks

“Of new beginnings”

122 × 92cm $4,500

About the Work

My work explores the connection between place and self - how the places we experience can stay with us through memory, feeling and sensation.

Why don’t we go somewhere

‘Spotted Gum’

152 × 126cm $6,500

Coming soon to Trit House, Gold Coast

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