Shadow Play

Nathan Keogh

I did not initially set out to engage in the creative realm. However, through adverse circumstances this newfound passion ultimately found me.

My academic background includes a Masters Degree in Philosophy from The University of Newcastle in 2016, with a focus on painting and sculpture. Through this experience, I came to recognize that the art of creation can convey a depth of meaning beyond what language can articulate.

Primarily, my work is rooted in abstractionism, with the human form serving as key inspirations.

As mentioned above I'm a Newcastle based artist, predominantly playing with paint or getting dirty in the workshop attempting to make art. I share a studio with my partner at the Creator Incubator in Newcastle

Primarily, my work is rooted in abstractionism, I’m lucky enough to be working in the arts. Which serves as motivation to be constantly contemplating and questioning.

The Creator Incubator is where I’m fortunate to have my studio, a community of 38 other creatives.

I have been fortunate to have my work displayed in numerous private collections and exhibited at regional galleries. Additionally, I have been selected for prestigious art prizes.

Prizes

2019     Finalist Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize
2019     Newcastle Emerging Artist Prize Winner/ Sculpture
2015     Newcastle Emerging Artist Prize Winner/ Sculpture

2015    Blue Mountains Scenic Sculpture Prize Finalist

2011 Australian Postgraduate Award
2010 Jennie Thomas Travelling Scholarship Winner
2009 William Fletcher Tertiary Scholarship Winner

2014  Create 2308 University of Newcastle Sculpture Show
2014   Friends of the University Open Show, University Gallery
2009-11   Newcastle Emerging Art Prize Finalist
2006 Steel River Sculpture Competition Finalist

COLLECTION

Elliot Eyes Collection Sydney

The Old Convent
Maitland Regional Art Gallery

Private

EXHIBITIONS

2023    6x6 Creator Incubator
2022    5x5 Creator Incubator
2021    Sculpture on the Farm
2019    Finalist Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize
2019   Sculpture on the Farm
2019   Sculpture in the Vineyards

2019    IGN Art Fair Newcastle Art Gallery
2019    Newcastle Emerging Art prize
2017    Beneath Gallery 139
2017     Sculpture in the Vineyards
2016-17   Shhhhh- Nathan Keogh & Giselle Penn  Maitland Regional Art Gallery
2016     Three Gallery 139

2016     Taking the Arts by The Horns Newcastle Art Space
2016      The Barbie and Ken Show Back to Back Gallery

2016      Twists And Turns Newcastle Art Space
2016      Newcastle Emerging art Prize- NAS Finalist
2016      Masters Exhibition University of Newcastle
2015      Newcastle Emerging Artist Prize - NAS Winner/ Sculpture

2015      Sculpture Otherwise- Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
2015    Blue Mountains Scenic Sculpture Prize Finalist
2010    Jennie Thomas Travelling Scholarship- Newcastle University Gallery
2014     Create 2308 University of Newcastle Sculpture Show

2014     Friends of the University open Show- University Gallery
2010      Honours Show- Watt Space Gallery
2010       Shed Show- Watt Space Gallery
2009-11  Newcastle Emerging Art Prize- NAS Finalist
2009       Artist As- Watt Space Gallery
2007       Men Among Men- Newcastle University Gallery