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Kathrin Longhurst

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    raised behind the Berlin Wall now artist in Sydney Australia represented by @flinderslanegallery @galleryone_art @james.baird.gallery @33contemporary

    Kathrin Longhurst
    This is beautiful Shiva (@shiva_dress_designer ) w This is beautiful Shiva (@shiva_dress_designer ) who I met theough the @thesocialoutfit, one of the amazing sitters in Settled/Unsettled currently showing at the @magamnsw 

Shiva  2019
oil on linen, 180 x 180cm


Shiva, originally from Iran, arrived in Australia with her husband in 2013. She does not wish to talk about the past. 

Since arriving in Australia Shiva started studying fashion technology at TAFE in late 2013. Her studies were interrupted by the birth of her beautiful son in 2015. Shiva's first employment was as a sewing technician with The Social Outfit. From there, she went on to teaching sewing classes in Western Sydney to women of new migrant and refugee backgrounds.

Shiva is very ambitious and courageous. She always comes up with ideas and dreams big. Now that she has finally completed her studies at TAFE and done some work experience, Shiva believes she has gained enough knowledge to open her own business. 

Shiva aspires to be a fashion entrepreneur and create jobs for talented women who might face barriers to employment but want to become independent and confident. She wants to support mothers who spend their whole lives caring for their families but are left with little to do once their children grow up.  She believes that keeping busy making beautiful designs makes people happy. 

Shiva is grateful to Australia for accepting her into this paradise.

#settledunsettled #manlyartgalleryandmuseum #kathrinlonghurst #womensstories #refugees #strongwomen #portraitpainting #portraitsofwomen
    Keep your eyes open for an interview about Settled Keep your eyes open for an interview about Settled/Unsettled on SBS German radio. I will post a podcast link once it’s up. OMG didn’t realise how rusty my German is. 
The show runs at the @magamnsw until 31st July
#manlyartgalleryandmuseum #kathrinlonghurst #portraitpainting #refugees #womensstories #storiesworthtelling #contemporaryfigurativeart #paintingsofrefugees
    Opens tomorrow at @espacoexibicionista_gallery in Opens tomorrow at @espacoexibicionista_gallery in Lisbon Portugal. Excited to be part of this group show.
#artexhibition #themedexhibition #figurativeart #artwork #figurativepainting #artshow #groupexhibition #contemporaryfigurativeart #contemporaryart
    Repost • @espacoexibicionista_gallery Group Sho Repost 
• @espacoexibicionista_gallery Group Show 2022
A book opens the door of knowledge and imagination… For this year group show the gallery challenge 26 artists to present a work related with the main theme: book.

LIBRARY- EE Group Show 
1 JUL - 13 AUG, 2022
@espacoexibicionista_gallery 

Catalog Request: www.espacoexibicionista.com (link bio) | Artist reception : Friday, 1 Jul from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | @espacoexibicionista_gallery Rua D. Estefânia 157C Lisboa

26 Artists - 26 Books
@eudald_de_juana @janabuettner.art @gabrielgarciaart @laurawen_art @kathrinlonghurst @joaofortuna.studio @dumaarantes @garywilliammyatt @emanuelartist @escultor_filipe_curado @jdemontaigne @ritaravasco @zamithpedro @jamesbonniciart @byalexandrealonso @valentimquaresma @petri_salo_art @mariaflores_art @luis_ferreira_artist @lara.roseiro @paula_rosa_art @sofialobatoart @martinho.dias_artist @valterjlopes @soniceto.art @goca.paulina 
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#espacoexibicionista #artgallery #galeriadearte #artexhibition #arte #artcollector #lisbonartgallery
    Repost from • @aura.sydney As major sponsors of Repost from
• @aura.sydney As major sponsors of @artgalleryofnsw, our AQ Club members attended the opening of the 2022 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes exhibition.  The AQ Club is Aqualand's client appreciation and loyalty program, offering home buyers access to member benefits that go far beyond the purchase of a beautiful residence. Thank you to our guest speakers @michaelbrandsydney (Director of Art Gallery of NSW), @claus_stangl_art (winner of the 2022 Packing Room Prize) and @kathrinlonghurst (winner of the 2021 Packing Room Prize). #Aqualandaustralia @artgalleryofnsw #ArchibaldPrize
    This was the first work created for a series of pa This was the first work created for a series of paintings of extraordinary refugee and migrant women currently showing at @magamnsw 

Mariama  2019
oil on linen, 180 x 180cm


Mariama came to Australia during the 2018 Commonwealth Games representing Sierra Leone in Wrestling. Like many of her fellow countrymen she defected and is currently waiting for asylum in Australia. 

Her infectious, enthusiastic personality makes everyone fall in love with her. Whilst sleeping on the floor of a relative’s house waiting for accommodation, she started volunteering for the Salvation Army with heavy physical tasks such as loading and unloading trucks full of donations. She was soon offered traineeships and part time work. 

Mariama still volunteers at the Salvation Army on her days off. She has taken advantage of the opportunities in Australia to improve her skills and is now working as a disability support worker and other casual jobs.
 
Mariama’s dream is to settle in Australia and bring her 16 year old son to live here because “everything is good in Australia”.

#settledunsettled #manlyartgallery #portraitpainting #womensstories #extraordinarywomen #figurativepainting #narrativepainting #refugees
    Heart is full. Thanks to everyone attending today’s opening at the Manly Art Gallery and Museum. What a most powerful speech by legendary @craigfosterfootball and so grateful for the support of Northern Beaches MP @drsophie4mackellar 
Couldn’t have done with without the incredible support of my fellow artists. Thanks for being part of this
@angusmcz @pennb @mehrdad.mehraeen @mehwish.iq  @hedarabadi  @raneenshamon
    Here’s a detail of the portrait of Rebecca which Here’s a detail of the portrait of Rebecca which is part of the upcoming exhibition Settled/Unsettled at Manly Art Gallery and Museum @magamnsw. Opening drinks are Saturday 3-5pm. Hope to see you there. 
I’ll be highlighting some of the stories of these extraordinary women over the course of the exhibition. It’s been such a privilege to work on this project over the last couple of years and I can’t wait for you to see this. 
#womensstories #artthatmatters #manlyartgalleryandmuseum #portraitpaintings #refugees #contemporaryfigurativeart #australianart
    Two works ‘Naz’ and ‘Haya’ from upcoming e Two works ‘Naz’ and ‘Haya’ from upcoming exhibition “Settled/Unsettled” 
Join us for the opening Saturday 3-5pm at the Manly Art Gallery and Museum @magamnsw 

SETTLED/
UNSETTLED
Art on asylum-seeker,
migrant and refugee
experiences
24 June - 31 July 2022
This multidisciplinary exhibition
explores personal and profound issues
around war and cultural displacement
through the lens of asylum-seeker,
refugee, and migrant experiences
Hedar Abadi, Mehrdad MehrAeen and Raneen
Shamon reflect on the experiences that have
shaped their lives as new Australians. Mehwish
lqbal, Kathrin Longhurst, Angus McDonald and
Penny Byrne highlight the social justice issues
facing asylum-seekers, refugees and migrants
By exploring conflict and exile, home and
belonging, Settled/Unsettled contributes to
the global movement of empowerment and
acceptance of all refugees. Through art and
conversation, this project connects artists and
communities, acknowledges our shared human
experience and tosters mutual understanding.
This exhibition is part of Refugee Week
2022, presented in partnership with
Settlement Services International and
supported by Community Northern
Beaches and The Social Outfit.

Exhibition Opening
by Craig Foster AM
Australian Multicultural Council member;
Australia Committee, Human Rights Watch;
Ambassador, Amnesty International.
Saturday 25 June, 3 - 5pm
#manlyartgalleryandmuseum #artexhibition #artwork #portraitpaintings #portraiture #portraitart #womensstories #femaleartist #refugees #migrantstories
    Body and Mind III, 2022, oil on linen is part of t Body and Mind III, 2022, oil on linen is part of the @beautifulbizarremagazine exhibition at @neramuseum until Sunday 26th June. 
All works in the show are for sale. To acquire this piece get in contact with the museum or online via this link https://store.beautifulbizarre.net/product/kathrin-longhurst/
Swipe to see full view
#beautifulbizarre #newenglandregionalgallery #collectibleart #exhibition #buyart #contemporaryart #fineart #painting #modernart #figurativeart
    Repost from @magamnsw Today, we’re recognising Repost from @magamnsw 

Today, we’re recognising World Refugee Day with this portrait of Nazanin by artist Kathrin Longhurst. 

Nazanin (Naz) came to Australia with her mother and younger brother in 2013 as refugees from Persia. She still carries the traumas of her experience: “Sometimes I scream loud while I’m in silence. Sometimes I feel numb cause carrying all these traumas are so painful that I can’t handle it anymore."

Originally studying dentistry in Persia, Naz is now an entrepreneur and designer and has started her own brand. “Life taught me how unpredictable it can be so I want to follow things that give me joy in life, and I can share that with the community."

Despite the challenges she has and continues to face, Naz hopes to create a world-renowned fashion business that will employ other marginalised women.

See her portrait alongside other works exploring conflict and exile, home and belonging in our upcoming exhibition, SETTLED/UNSETTLED, 24 June – 31 July 2022.

SETTLED/UNSETTLED
Art on asylum-seeker, migrant and refugee experiences
24 Jun – 31 Jul, 10am – 5pm Tue - Sun
MAG&M, West Esplanade Reserve, Manly
FREE

This exhibition is part of Refugee Week 2022, presented in partnership with Settlement Services International and supported by Community Northern Beaches and The Social Outfit.

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Image: Kathrin Longhurst, ‘Naz’, 2021#WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeeWeek2022 #refugeeart
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@mehrdad.mehraeen
@pennb
@angusmcz
@refugees
@thesocialoutfit
@ssi_news
@communitynorthernbeaches
@parliamentonking 
@craigfosterfootball
    This exhibition has been a looooooong time in the This exhibition has been a looooooong time in the making and I am beside myself it should finally come to fruition. 
Settled/Unsettled is a multidisciplinary exhibition, part of
Refugee Week 2022, and explores personal and
profound issues around war and cultural
displacement through the lens of asylum-
seeker, refugee, and migrant experiences.
Hear Abadi, Mehrdad MehrAeen and Raneen
Shamon reflect on the experiences that have
shaped their lives as new Australians. Mehwish
Iqbal, Kathrin Longhurst, Angus McDonald and
Penny Byrne highlight the social justice issues
facing asylum-seekers, refugees and migrants.
Presented in partnership with
Settlement Services International and
supported by Community Northern
Beaches and The Social Outfit
24 June - 31 July
Manly Art Gallery & Museum @magamnsw @thesocialoutfit @ssi_news 

#refugeeweek #portraits #portraitpainting #artforacause #figurativeart #womenartist #womensstories #strongwomen #powerfulstories
    Such an incredible exhibition at @kirkgallery hang Such an incredible exhibition at @kirkgallery hanging together with these stars @johanbarrios and @navarroinigo 
Thanks for having me. 
#figurativepaintings #narrativepaintings #figurativeart #figurepainting #australianart #europeangallery #contemporaryart #contemporaryfineart
    These drawings are on their way to Canada into the These drawings are on their way to Canada into the collection of the formidable @samuelperalta_story who amongst other things is taking a Time Capsule of artworks in digital format to the moon. How cool is this 😎 thanks @poetsartists and @33contemporary for facilitating this. 
#artonthemoon #artcollector #artcollection #drawing #worksonpaper #artwork #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #sketch #pencildrawing #kathrinlonghurst
    Feeling very boss-like all kitted out by @oroton a Feeling very boss-like all kitted out by @oroton at the @artgalleryofnsw as part of an @atelieragnsw event with the legendary @midoriirodim_ 
📸 by @jo.yeldham 
#artandfashion #oroton #archibaldprize #artgalleryofnsw #womensupportingwomen #portraitpainting #portraitprize
    So excited about this upcoming group show at @kirk So excited about this upcoming group show at @kirkgallery with some amazing and talented artists including
@kjbowen 
@marktennantart 
@michalmraz 
@navarroinigo 
@johanbarrios 
@jose_luis_cena 

#kirkgallery #figurativepainters #figurativeart #painting #contemporaryart #contemporaryrealism #fineart
    Little detail of a painting I did in 2020. #painti Little detail of a painting I did in 2020.
#paintingdetail #face #paintingskintones #artwork #artist #femaleartist #australianart
    This piece recently found a new home. Don’t touc This piece recently found a new home. Don’t touch my hair, 2022, oil on linen 91x91cm. 
#figurativeart #painting #pilotgirl #sunset #propaganda #dramatic
    What an extraordinary night at the @archibaldprize What an extraordinary night at the @archibaldprize opening at the @artgalleryofnsw 
Thanks to everyone who made it so special. My beautiful sitter @midoriirodim_ 
The incredible outfit by @brendandelahay 
Hair and makeup by @simonajanek 
Congrats to all the winners, so well deserved. So much love for @blakdouglas , @nicholas0harding , @clairehealyandseancordeiro , @claus_stangl_art all rockstars. 
#archibaldprize #artgalleryofnsw #kathrinlonghurst #artists #australianartists
    Archibald artist lunch. Thanks for having me. So m Archibald artist lunch. Thanks for having me. So much love in one room. 
#archibaldprize #artgalleryofnsw #australianartist #portraitpaintings #portraiture #portraitprize #painting #art #contemporarypainting
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