Hello, my name is Kay Armstrong. I am an interdisciplinary artist living on Biripi Country, on the mid-north coast of NSW, Australia
This website is a portfolio of my creative practice. It features only recent work, from 2022 onwards, marking the dramatic shift in my life as I moved from suburban Sydney to a large rural property.
Since moving in late 2021, I've discovered new impetus to create, inspired by the rich sensory input of trees, wildlife, and close proximity to the ocean.
Constantly influenced by my 35-year career in dance and community arts, I collaborate with paint, pixels, light, and image, embracing multiple mediums, with drawing being at the centre of my explorations.
My deep connection to the body and movement, and visceral responses to this incredible landscape continues to shape my work, allowing me to explore and express in unexpected ways. ​My works ultimately being a celebration of place.
My works are for sale. If you happen to see a piece you like, please contact me at directly at kay@andthebirdsaid.com
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Recent credits
2022-present
Highlights
2024
Finalist / Focal Point Photography Award / Assimilation (digital photograph)
2023
Winner -Pix From the Stix - Gloucester Art Gallery - Assimilation (digital photograph)
​Finalist - Hunter Emerging Art Prize - as above so below (video)
Selected - Summer Salt - Group Exhibition - Newcastle Art Gallery - I breathe the sea (drawing)
2022
Finalist - Fishers Ghost Art Award – Contemporary Section – as above so below (video)
Finalist -Works on Paper Prize -Blackstone Gallery - Anatomy of Time (photogram)
Winner -Pix From the Stix - Gloucester Art Gallery - Sky Sandwich (B/W photo)
Commended - Taree Art Society Open - Trees: they speak to each other (watercolour)
Collaborative Projects
2024
Embryology Futures - Dance film - Video contributions
Dir/editor: Narelle Benjamin
2023
Words I wish I had - Immersive Performance Installation - Illustrations
Dir: Aslam Abdus-samad
Publications
2024
Critical Dialogues magazine: Edition 15: TIME - selected photo essay and writing
To see a more detailed CV please see attached