The Advertiser named me as one of the 21 prominent South Australians to watch this week, for my work as an artist.
“These prominent South Australia figures are leaving strong footprints in their industry, and are well on their way to becoming household names.” Wow what a way to start the week. I feel the snow ball effect. This comes off the back of my award winning piece illustrating the 758 critically endangered and endangered plant species we have in Australia.
These prominent South Australia figures are leaving strong footprints in their industry, and are well on their way to becoming household names.
From the next Kayla Itsines, photographer Ken Duncan, world-renowned artist Stephen Meakin, to a state basketballer carrying her family’s sport legacy.
Some are shaping the business and legal industry in our state, or heading for global domination in the music scene, while others are racing their way to world championships. Here’s the full list of 21 people that you need to keep your eyes hooked on this year.
7. Cathy Gray
Visual artist
Award-winner Cathy Gray is well on her way to becoming an internationally recognised artist for her intricately detailed mandala art pieces, comparable to the works of world-renowned artist Stephen Meakin.
Visual ink artist Cathy Gray. Picture: Supplied
Cathy takes up to 300 hours to hand-draw each piece with archival ink – ink designed to resist weathering and fading – resulting in a captivating blend of nature and art.
“My work highlights the plight of Australia’s endangered species, through exhibitions, art competitions and partnership with Fairhill Botanical Gardens,” the 55-year-oldsaid.
Passing on her artistic expertise, Cathy’s exciting art-based studio workshops located in Bridgewater are quickly becoming a must-do activity for those looking to combine wellness and creativity. She believes she has “created something special”.
Cathy, who won the 2022 Women in Innovations Awards for the Arts, is currently creating artwork for the 2023 Royal Botanical Gardens exhibition.
And her latest artwork, exhibited at the SA Museum and National Archives of Australia, was awarded the People’s Choice Awards at the 2022 Waterhouse Natural science Art Prize.