ABOUT US

ART PORTRAITS AUSTRALIA

OUR STORY

Catherine Vicki is not your typical artist.

With 21 years in the photographic industry, Catherine Vicki is one of Australia’s most esteemed photographers. Her mission has always been to tell women’s unique stories and celebrate womenhood through art.

In 2017 Catherine developed a new technique fusing portrait photography and painting, and unveiled her first Art Portrait for a gallery exhibition. This unique style marked the beginning of her journey into custom Art Portraits.

Her sophisticated style captures the essence of her subjects in artworks that are inspirational, personal and uniquely creative.

Catherine’s work has been exhibited in 20 finalist Exhibitions nationally and abroad, multiple group shows, received various awards and acquired for Australian collections.

Our Mission

At Art Portraits Australia, our mission is to deliver bespoke portraits that celebrate your essence and unique journey beautifully, creatively, and authentically. We aim to create art that inspires, empowers, and enhances your space.

OUR VALUES

Celebrating Womanhood

We take pride in honoring the remarkable roles women play in our lives. Our portraits celebrate the strength, grace, and individuality of women, capturing their essence at every stage of life. Whether it’s a milestone moment or a personal tribute, we craft portraits that highlight the powerful and beautiful aspects of womanhood.

Inspiration & Beauty

True beauty is multifaceted, and we focus on capturing both the external and internal beauty of our subjects. We use a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques to ensure that every portrait is a stunning representation of you and brings inspiration and beauty to its surroundings.

Creativity

Art is ever-evolving, and so are we. Our commitment to discovery drives us to push the boundaries of traditional portraiture. By integrating contemporary techniques and fresh creative perspectives, we produce portraits that are not only visually striking but also uniquely personalised to resonate with your individual style.

Aunthenticity

From your initial consultation to the final delivery, our artistic process is centered around you. We begin by understanding your vision and preferences, then create a portrait that aligns with your personal story and aesthetic desires. Each step is meticulously managed to ensure the final piece is a true reflection of you.

Awards  & Exhibitions

BUSINESS AWARDS

2024 Finalist Australian Small Business Champion Awards
2023 APAC Business Awards Portrait Photographer of the Year

FINALIST EXHIBITIONS

2021 Blacktown City Art Prize Finalist, Blacktown Arts Centre, NSW
2020 Blacktown City Art Prize Finalist, Blacktown Arts Centre, NSW
2020 Liverpool Art Society Exhibition, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, NSW
2019 Blacktown City Art Prize Finalist, Blacktown Arts Centre, NSW
2019 Liverpool Art Society Exhibition, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, NSW
2019 Sydney Royal Arts & Crafts Show, Sydney Royal Easter Show, NSW
2018 Blacktown City Art Prize Finalist, Blacktown Arts Centre, NSW
2018 Liverpool Art Society Exhibition, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, NSW
2017 Blacktown City Art Prize Finalist, Blacktown Arts Centre, NSW
2017 Liverpool Art Society Exhibition, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, NSW
2017 Brisbane Art Prize Finalist, Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Art, QLD
2017 Flanagan Art Exhibition, St Patricks College Ballarat, Victoria
2017 Seasons Art Exhibition, Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
2017 Honoring Trees, Photo Place Gallery - Online Gallery Annex
2017 Magenta Artists Art Prize, Australian Inland Botanic Gardens, Buronga NSW
2017 Figurative Art Exhibition, Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery 
2017 Contemporary Art Awards, Contemporary Art Awards Online Gallery
2016 Open Mind Exhibition - Brunswick St Gallery, Melbourne VIC
2016 ST Michael’s Week Art Competition – ST Michael’s Gallery, Melbourne VIC
2001 Olive Cotton Award for Photographic Portraiture Finalist – Tweed Regional Gallery, QLD

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2017 Transcendent, Dennis Johnson Library, Stanhope Gardens (Australia)

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

 2016  RAW: Sydney presents Verve – The Manning Bar, University of Sydney (Australia)
1998  Graduation Exhibition – University of Western Sydney- Macarthur (Australia)
1995  ARTEXPRESS AUSTRALIA – Nagoya Citizens Gallery, Nagoya, (Japan)
1994  Graduation Exhibition – Western Sydney Institute of TAFE (Australia)
1993  ARTEXPRESS AUSTRALIA  Art from down under – Spectrum Gallery, (San Francisco)
1992  ARTEXPRESS  Small works and Design – Westpac Museum, The Rocks (Australia)

PRIZES AND AWARDS

2017  Special Merit, Seasons Art Exhibition, Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
2017 Highly Commended, Magenta Artists Art Prize, Australian Inland Botanic Gardens, Buronga (Australia)
2017  Special Merit, Figurative Art Exhibition, Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery