Abigael Whittaker 

Biography | Artwork

 

Abigael Whittaker is a Brisbane based artist, working predominately in figurative painting and illustration with an emphasis on opulent textile based details. Her largely autobiographical works use metaphor and allegory to reveal the stories and dreams of human experience. Abigael holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design at the Queensland University of Technology.   Abigael has exhibited throughout Brisbane, Gold Coast and the Northern Rivers with her intuitive works that combine her love and knowledge of fashion & textiles with art. Abigael is represented by 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace and will be showcasing her work here in August 2012 in her fourth solo show.

 

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 EDUCATION
 
2005 Graduated - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design - Queensland University of Technology
 
EXHIBITIONS

 

2012 Solo Show - 19 KAREN Contemporary Artspace

2011 "End of Year Exhibition" Group Show - Love Love Studio, Brisbane
2011 "Homage to Frida" Group Exhibition - 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace           
2010 "The Vision Splendid' Solo Exhibition - 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace, Gold Coast
2010 "Lightmares" - Group show - 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace
2009 "Stones, Bones and A Pocketful Of Storm Clouds" - Jugglers, Brisbane
2009 "Gypsy" - 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace, Gold Coast
2009 "January the Exhibition" - Joshua Levi Galleries, Brisbane
2009 "48 Hours Project" - Judith Wright Centre & Jugglers Art Space, Brisbane
2008 "X Show - Jugglers Art Space, Brisbane
2008 "12 x 12- Retrospect Gallery
2008 "Tales from the Cold Ghost 2" - 19Karen Contemporary Artspace, Gold Coast
2008 "Gentle Persuasion" - Percolator Gallery
2008 "BARI Festival" - Flipbook Galley, Brisbane
2007 "X Show - Jugglers Art Space, Brisbane Studio
2007-2010 Artist in residence - Jugglers ArtSpace, Brisbane
2007 Drawing Show -Jugglers Art Space, Brisbane
2006 Beautiful Shameless -Jugglers Art Space, Brisbane
 
ACHIEVEMENTS
 
2010 Finalist in the Lethbridge 10000 Small-Scale Art Award
2010 I Used to Skate Once 6 - The Zoo
2005 "In the making" - Graduate Parade - QUT Kelvin Grove Campus /Designed and manufactured 6 outfits tbe presented in the graduate runway show, (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design)
2006 Winner, People's Choice Award - Youth Week Fashion Parade - QUT Kelvin Grove / Designed & Manufactured 4 women's wear outfits and 2 menswear outfits to be presented in a runway show format / A total of 10 designers participated in this event.
2004 "Homeshow Project" - Brisbane Convention Centre / Collaborative project with Interior Design students / Designed & manufactured garments to be used in a performance piece to showcase / Interior Design project entrants / Styled & photographed outfits for website
2003 "Echo Project" - Old Parliament House - Gardens Pt, Brisbane / Collaborative project with 2nd year Fashion Design students and Australian designers. Choreographed & performed fashion showcase for industry audience.
2003 Australian Fashion Design Awards - Brisbane City Hall / Designed & manufactured two garments for entry into the awards. Styled & photographed outfits for folio work.