KATE MACMAHON
Experiencing the beauty of living things grounds me in the natural world. The numinous essence within each living thing is its own Spirit, and I want to give this underlying essence a visual presence. and. I want my paintings to give the viewer a way to connect with that beauty and energy and experience it along with me.
biography
Born in mid-century rural Orange County and raised on a citrus ranch, Kate MacMahon’s creativity developed in a natural environment of light and color that is consistently reflected in her work.
Largely self-taught, MacMahon’s eclectic art education has included exploring indigenous and shamanic art. Her work is deeply influenced by her spiritual beliefs. Her home and studio are in Orange, California.
education
Pitzer College, Claremont CA. BA
Additional Studies
Michelle Cassou, San Francisco, CA
Thea Robertshaw, Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA
Kathy Jones, Laguna Beach, CA
John Eagle, Laguna Beach, CA
Meinrad Craighead, Albuquerque, NM
Bret Price, Chapman University, Orange, CA
AFFILIATIONS
Women Painters West
Orange County Fine Arts
resume
Gallery Exhibits and Shows
Sacred Roots Spring Art Show, Long Beach, CA - 2018
Showcase Gallery, Santa Ana, CA - 2017
Paradigm Gallery, Santa Ana, CA - 2017
Bear Street Gallery, Costa Mesa, CA - 2016
Light Space & Time Botanicals Art Exhibition Special Merit Award - Nov. 2015
Roger’s Gardens Corona del Mar Exhibit June - 2015
CALB at the Shore Women’s Exhibit - 2015
Light Space & Time All Women Art Competition Award - 2015
Soul at Home, Tustin, CA solo exhibit - May 2014
Soul at Home, Tustin, CA, solo exhibit - Nov 2013
CALB “Couch Potato” Event 2013
Blades, Orange, CA - 2010 - ongoing exhibit
Orange Public Library, solo exhibit Orange, CA - 2012
2012 Iguana Gallery, group show Long Beach, CA - 2011
Pacific Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA - 2010
Mirage, Long Beach, CA - 2009
Arte de Soul Gallery, Irvine, CA - 2009
Synergy, Orange, CA, group show - 2008
Gallery Eleven Seven, Long Beach, CA, group and solo exhibits - 2007-2008
Cantera Gallery, Santa Ana, CA - 2005-2010