Fremantle Art Centre (FAC) is excited to announce Katie Breckon as the successful applicant of our annual exchange program, this time in collaboration with Irish Museum of Modern Art.
Born in New Zealand, Katie Breckon’s time living in the Kimberley region of north-west Australia has deepened her connection to remote environments and emotive landscapes.
Her practice, both rhythmic and meditative, serves as a form of acknowledgment and catharsis, exploring the cultural, ecological, and psychological impacts of disconnection and belonging.
Breckon’s practice incorporates techniques and materials integral to her overarching narrative, including incised drawing with ink made from charred ‘pest plants’ and historic wet plate photography.
IMMA’s diverse and ambitious program comprises exhibitions, commissions and projects by leading Irish and international artists.
While in residency, Katie will continue to explore themes relating to themes of belonging.
“The residency at the Irish Museum of Modern Art offers an incredible opportunity to explore historic collections that highlight the use and integration of natural materials in handmade craftsmanship.”
“At the core of my research and movement through Ireland are themes of belonging and diaspora, which I explore by tracing historic harvesting practices and examining the symbolism embedded in plants. Through this, I’ll engage with new landscapes and craft a language for questioning connections to place.”
Katie Breckon has a long history as a beloved member of FAC’s community.
“Fremantle Arts Centre has long been a favourite place to visit when passing through en route to or from the Kimberley,” Katie said.
“In 2023, I exhibited Backtrack, a collection of incised drawings, as part of Marawar-ak, a presentation of four independent exhibitions curated by Glenn Iseger-Pilkinton.”
“Prior to that, I enjoyed two short summer residencies at FAC where I experimented with three-dimensional drawing and prepared monoprints for an exhibition at PS Art Space.”
Fremantle Arts Centre will be posting updates on Katie’s residency, along with an upcoming announcement regarding the successful IMMA applicant who will be in residency at FAC.
You can follow Katie here:
www.breckon.co
Instagram: @katie.breckon
Incised paint on copper and aluminium substrate
Panels 95 x 120 cm
2023
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About IMMA
IMMA is Ireland’s National Cultural Institution for Modern and Contemporary Art. Our diverse and ambitious programme comprises exhibitions, commissions and projects by leading Irish and international artists, as well as a rich engagement and learning programme which together provides audiences of all ages the opportunity to connect with contemporary art and unlock their creativity.
IMMA is situated at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, one of Ireland’s most historic sites.
