Karen Dyer

Painting solely in oil and with a primary focus on still life, Karen works to imbue her chosen subjects with a ‘soul’ or spiritual energy despite being considered inanimate objects. Inspiration is drawn from a strong interest in the spiritual aspect of English Folklore, Animism and by recent visits to Asia which provided a glimpse into the world of Shinto and Buddhist beliefs.

Portraiture is also an area which interests Karen. When creating a work, an element of distortion is employed (to varying degrees of the surreal) to accentuate the emotion/spirit emanating from sitter and perceived by the artist.

Karen lives and works in the vibrant inner city suburb of West End, Queensland and is represented by Revival Art and Design, Albion, Queensland.

Recognition and Recent Exhibitions

2022 - The Percival’s Portrait Prize - finalist

2022 - Blue Thumb Portrait Prize - shortlisted

2023 - Revival Art and Design Emerging Artist Prize - Winner of Sponsor’s Prize

2023 - ArtEdit Magazine - Spring Edition - ‘One to Watch’

2023- Neu Neu Exhibition - Red Hill Art Gallery joint Exhibition

2023 -Brisbane Portrait Prize - finalist

2023 - Lethbridge Galley - Small Works 20000 finalist

2023 - Revival Art and Design - Small Works joint Exhibition

2023 - Aspire Gallery - multiple joint Exhibitions

2024 - Revival Art and Design Emerging Artist Prize Finalist

2024 - Lethbridge Galley - Small Works 20000 finalist

2024 - The Tower Art Show - joint Exhibition

2024 - Brisbane Portrait Prize - salon de refuse

2024 - Melbourne Affordable Art Fair Exhibition

2024 - Royal Queensland Art Society Figurative Finalist