Happy Hideaway – 90x100cm

Stefan Kater, a twice selected finalist for the prestigious Archibald Prize (1976 and 2015) is a Swiss-born contemporary artist currently residing in Sydney.
His vibrant work, inspired by the Australian landscape, celebrates its beauty and diversity through light, color, and texture.Art became Stefan’s voice at a young age. Profoundly deaf after an accident, his mother nurtured his artistic talent, encouraging him to visually communicate through drawings. This early connection with art blossomed into a successful career.

Stefan Kater’s work is a celebration of light and landscape. His paintings capture the transformative power of sunlight on the natural world, translating the sensory experience into a vibrant visual language. Bold colors, expressive brushstrokes, and layered textures come together to evoke a sense of depth, movement, and emotion. Kater’s work invites viewers to immerse themselves in the vibrant colors and bask in the transformative power of light. His paintings create intrigue, leaving the viewer curious about the stories whispered by the landscapes. It’s a visual conversation, one that invites the viewer to engage with the art on a deeper level.

There’s also a sense of joy and hope woven into Kater’s pieces. The clean lines, fresh colors, and captivating contrasts are a deliberate invitation to experience pure pleasure. His style pays homage to the masters who came before him, while also leaving his own unique mark on the canvas.