Artist Catherine Mc Cue Boes

  ”Small Works, Wide Vision”: A Curated Exhibition Redefining the Art Experience For most artists, particularly those involved in group exhibitions, maintaining a catalogue of the works is a fundamental responsibility. However, for me, it transcends the role of a keepsake; it serves as a poignant reminder of the exhilaration of participating in such exhibitions. These exhibitions often impose a restricted scale on the artwork, creating an intimate and immersive experience for the viewer. Curated in 1992 by Tony McCulkin, the exhibition showcased a who’s who of the art world, featuring intriguing works by renowned artists such as Barbara Hanrahan, Wim de Vos, and Julie Haas. Other notable participants included Rick Amor, Noel McKenna, Dean Bowen, Anneke Silver, Ann Lord, Ron McBurnie, Christina Cordero, Graeme Peebles, Doug Spowart, Deborah Walker, Sebastian di Mauro, and local artist Sheena Walsh. It was a thought-provoking exhibition. It would be remarkable to revisit the co...

My artist’s book, a significant work, has been accepted into the InkMasters print award. It is an immense honour to be part of this esteemed exhibition, alongside many renowned artists. Thank you for this opportunity.

Artists Christine Turner  Jennifer McDuff  Susan Hutton  Trevor Spohr  Wilhelmus Breikers  Catherine McCue 

What a great exhibition. Queenscliff* Gallery & Workshop (QG&W) Open 6 days 10am - 5pm (closed Tuesdays & between exhibitions) Queenscliffe* Literary Festival Exhibition & Historia Print Exchange: May 2-June 30 Feature events during the exhibition Michael Leunig & Jim Pavlidis in Conversation Alcestis, world premiere reading of playwright Kat Moritz’s radical adaptation of Euripides’ Alcestis Jim Pavlidis’ Kitchen Sink Drama illustrations FEATURED ARTISTS: Michael Leunig, Marion Manifold, Jim Pavlidis & Gwen Scott. PRINT EXCHANGE ARTISTS: Helene Athanasiadis, Jenine Bailey, Dianne Colk, Warren Cooke, Beth Croce, Ann Cunningham, Sue Ernst, Silvi Glattauer, Kate Gorringe-Smith, Kim Herringe, Julie Holmes, Alex Hotchin, Kyoko Imazu, Gary James, Maureen King, Anita Laurence, Larissa MacFarlane, Soula Mantalvanos, Emmy Mavroidis, Catherine McCue, Kerry Anne...

Catherine Mc Cue  One hundred and thirty kilometres from Eronmanga, south west of Queensland is a gas plant, where working as an artist in residence I was free to explore the landscape in and around the plant.  My main interest was in the visual contamination of the surrounding landscape. The images produced use techniques such as mokulito, ‘wood lithography’, monoprint and digitally altered photography. Steel Landscape depicts the harsh landscape that surrounds the plant, the work focuses on the disused material from the plant, now embedded in the dry earth, which in a way has become an accidental sculptural form.  Steel Landscape Mokulito This one was a little different to the others, I did the same preparation as the others, sand, milk, draw add a little nitric  to the gum, but left the plate a lot longer than usual due to unforeseen circumstances. This work also included the use of mono printing to form the background colour, using a cl...

A fter a very busy 2015, with renovating the little house on the river bend I can finally get back to work. Some of  the new artist book   'The Secret Lives of Girlfriends"  will be exhibited in a group exhibition at the Graydon Gallery in February, this is a great mix of regional artist all working in Queensland, the  exhibition is shaping up as one of the best exhibition seen in Brisbane in  a very long time, all are established artists working in a diverse range of media from painting, assemblage, sculpture, photography and printmaking,  a must seen exhibition, this may be the only time to see all of Queensland's best artists in one gallery. So come along and enjoy the exhibition, at Graydon Gallery 29 Merthyr road New Farm Queensland, opening 23 Feb to 6 March 2016 6 to  8 pm

END of the exhibition. What an event! I am immensely pleased with the manner in which this work was presented. With the invaluable assistance of volunteers and my esteemed friend Gail, we successfully curated an extraordinary display of books and images that encapsulates thirty years of my artistic endeavours. The exhibition provided a platform to showcase the works from my extensive collection. As a book artist, I have been fortunate to be part of a national and international group of artists. Through our exchange programme, we have not only broadened my perspective but also deepened my knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by other artists. I extend my sincere gratitude to these individuals for allowing their work to be exhibited alongside mine. The conclusion of an exhibition that has spanned two years brings a sense of melancholy. The absence of a fan fair and the immediate packing up of the work leave a void. However, I am resolute in my determination to continue...

Images reprinted from the New Book of Shields, rococo ornamental designs on show at BRAG Book As Art exhibition.

Book As Art opening night BRAG 6th June 2014 was a great turn out, with a good crowd of art lovers, book enthusiasts, printmakers, photographers turned out for the music, food and wine, great opening talk by Jen Mcduff , artist writer and educator.  Nine pieces were sold and a lot of interested in the Artist Books 3.0 international exchange as well as the rococo designs for the 1750's. Big thank you to the staff and volunteers of BRAG for making the night a great success.

Book as Art opening Night BRAG 6th June 2014

Images by Catherine Mccue Boes  Reference including artist books from national and international book artists from my private collection.