Stockland is proud to partner with Studio A, a social enterprise initiative of Studio ARTES Northside, an organisation that provides creative programs with whole-life outcomes for adults with a disability.

Stockland have commissioned artwork from two very talented Studio A artists; Catherine McGuiness and Emily Crockford. 

Learn more about these incredible artists and their stories below.

FEATURED ARTIST - CATHERINE MCGUINESS
"Sparkly Dots Love Heart”

"Sometimes I do hand sewing and sometimes paintings and drawings. I love my artworks because it helps me concentrate and have focus. I feel proud of them. My artwork is fun and they help me learn."

Catherine is a fearless and frenzied creative. In any one of her pieces, a hundred marks and overlaps might sit beneath her signature. In painting, Catherine is constantly scraping, wiping out, and flooding the canvas with colour. On the page, she uses acrylic and Posca to draw shimmering webs of dots and lines. Sometimes a bird or bridge takes shape - other times, she gives herself over completely to abstraction.

Catherine has thrice exhibited at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, twice in the Archibald Prize (2022, 2023). Her perhaps most recognisable entry, depicted Kylie Kwong, a well-known Australian–Cantonese chef, restaurateur, author and television presenter. ‘Kylie bought one of my artworks.’ Catherine explains. ‘I really liked meeting her because she’s a lovely person. ... I painted Kylie wearing her favourite necklace and her round glasses. “Lucky” is written lots and lots to refer to Kylie’s special restaurant and in memory of her son, after whom the restaurant is named.

FEATURE ARTIST - EMILY CROCKFORD
“Pumpkin Soup Under the Sea”

"I’m Emily Crockford, Superstar! I’m a rainbow queen. I love painting and poscas. My favourite things are colour, rainbows and patterns. I love the animals and I like clothing. I’m a good artist and I’m doing so well!"

'Bold', 'assured' and 'sensual' are all words that describe the work of Emily Crockford. No matter what she turns her eye to – the natural environment, Australiana or people within her orbit – she transforms it into a lyrical universe of bold colour and intricate pattern. Bright hues sit alongside areas of fine detail. Passionate energy exists simultaneously with areas of quiet contemplation.

ABOUT STUDIO A
Studio A is a supported studio based in Sydney that tackles the barriers that artists living with intellectual disability face in accessing conventional education, professional development and opportunities needed to be successful and renowned visual artists. The studio paves professional pathways for such artists so that they can achieve their artistic and economic aspirations.

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