About
Kat Coppock
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Kat Coppock (she/they) has been a practicing artist since they could hold a pencil, and in 2011 achieved a Bachelor of Visual Arts from the South Australian School of Arts at University of South Australia.
Primarily a mixed media artist, Kat combines techniques and materials to create unique fusions exploring society, science, spirit, and surrealism.
They work with photography, collage, sketching, crafting, and painting to create and explore internal and external worlds that are emotionally political, vibrantly coloured and frequently dripping in glitter.
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​Kat currently works with Spectrum Connect Youth Groups, as well as private clients, in providing innovative neurodiversity-informed support sessions using the Creative Process as a tool for recovery, learning, resiliance and adaptation.
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Kat identifies as a Queer artist with late-diagnosed ADHD. They has curated over 50 emerging artist exhibitions, managed 2 small-scale arts venues, and been involved in innumerable community arts projects, notably the Creative Flow and Art Battle Spectacular series.
With a focus on small scale community arts events, Kat aims to break down barriers facing everyday engagement with the Arts by creating open and accessible events showcasing a range of creative disciplines.
Art Over Apathy is a creative company built from Kat's own lived experiences with late-diagnosed neurodiversity, mental illness, and chronic pain. Since Kat's early days, engaging with and creating art has been a powerful tool in combating thier struggles, and now they aim to inspire and empower others within their own creative strengths.
Art Over Apathy
VISION;
Art Over Apathy creates multidisciplinary experiences that facilitate the breakdown of personal or social barriers preventing access and inclusion to all forms of Art and the practice of creativity.
Art Over Apathy uses Arts, Culture, and Science to facilitate connections, promote acceptance, embrace sustainability, and champion Not Being A Dick.
MISSION;
To create vivid artworks, scenarios, and exhibitions that challenge and reflect.
To promote acceptance, education, and open-mindedness through Arts Events, Workshops, and Festivals.
To utilise the Artistic Method to stimulate the expansion and evolution of contemporary culture.
To engage> to inspire> to empower.
VALUES;
- “In the face of adversity, pick up a paintbrush. In the face of the Void, fill it with Art.”
-Creativity is inherent, skills can be learned, Art can help us heal.
- Support social and public art arenas, involving emerging, outsider, and diverse artists to promote the depth and breadth of the arts experience.
- Create and promote accessible platforms that allow artists to share to a diverse audience.
-Encourage environmental sustainability and zero-waste creative practice and events.
- Commit to ethical professional practice through accessibility, respect, transparency, and lifelong learning.
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Selected Exhibitions,
“Paper Trail” August 2021 Goodwood Studios and Theatre Solo Exhibition SALA Festival
“The Illusion Of Fame” Feb 2020 Chateau Apollo, Group Exhibition,
‘ArtSmash’ July 2016-January 2017 The Oxford Hotel.   Bi-monthly live painting live auction
“Stuck On You” 2017 Artist residency at Francis St Library and community workshops culminating in medium scale interior installation piece.
“Offcuts” 2017 Utopia Arts, Solo exhibition
Selected Public Events and Artworks
“Artful Expressions”- Prompt Creative Center- July 2023 Live Painting
“Pig Parade” Gluttony Feburary 2023- sculptural public art project from recycled materials
“Creative Flow” x5 events May 2018-September 2022; Produced and directed collaborative multidisciplinary arts and music event.
“Kym’s Overall Extravaganza Showcase Volume 2” Adelaide Fringe 2022- Social Media and Marketing
“Victoria Street Mural” February 2022- 50m mural on the toilet block on the Victoria Street side of the Goodwood Theatre and Studios.
”Festival Of Now” October 2021 Live Painting onsite at Festival
City Of Marion- December 2021 Stobie Pole artwork Crown St Reserve
”Make Music Day” June 2021 Marketing and Design
“3 beasts of Ancient World” February 2021 three door murals reflecting the branding of the venue
“Swinging In The Rain” December 2020 Pop-up Swing Dance Event. Event Manager, Live Painting
“Dream Garden” Hackham West December 2020 Private mural
Make Music ADL One Day Live stream Festival; June ‘20 Graphic Design, Event Administration
‘Art Battle Spectacular’ Pop-Up Event Series December 2014-January 2019. Producer/promotor live painting and music event
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Selected Curatorship;
mindshare Online Coordinator; June -November ‘22; coordinator of online platform mindshare, and producer and curator of mindshare’s Mental Health Month events
Releaf; KI Art Bushfire Aid Fundraising event; Art Gallery and Live Auction Curator 9/2/2020 + Online 16/8/20
Mixed Spice Creative Studios; 2018-2019 Founder, Director, Curator, Events Manager. Owned and operated community-driven art studio, gallery and event space in the Adelaide CBD
‘Drawn To The Light’ O-Rah November 2017. Curated 8 digital artists to perform a site-specific projection display
Selected CV
Skills
Creative skills;
painting, drawing, collage, photography, digital illustration, murals, private and public art installations, logo design and branding, jewellery design, basic textiles skills.
Management Skills;
event management, event production, venue management, bar management, exhibition/event curatorship, social media content creation, publicity and promotions, cash handling and POS, Front of House (box office/ushering), Occasional MC.
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Achievements and Certificates
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Painting) 2011
Certificate 3 in Events Management 2012
White Card
COVID Marshall, First Aid +CPR
RSA and Responsible Person badge
WVPC, WWCC, RHANS
National Police Clearance Check