ABOUT LIV MCCARTEN
Liv McCarten is an Australian multidisciplinary artist based in Naarm (Melbourne) originally from Boeill Creek, NSW.
McCarten’s work spans the realms of oil and acrylic painting, murals, ceramics, and jewellery design.
Inspired by feelings of nostalgia and vibrant aesthetics her work evokes shared connections and cherished memories.
McCarten completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (painting) with Distinction at RMIT in 2022.
AWARDS AND FEATURES
2017 Subject Award for Excellence in Studio Arts Contemporary Practices
2017 FREEZA Youth Art Award 11-12 Painting
2018 BOLD Magazine Front Cover Issue 4
2018 FREEZA Youth Art Award 11-12 Painting
2018 Principals Award for Outstanding Results and Excellent Work Practices in Art
2018 La Trobe University Recognition for Visual Arts Award
2018-2020 BOLD Magazine feature in issues 5, 7 and 9
2021 Mildura Living Magazine Front Cover Issue 10
2022 Emerging Artist Award at Forty-Five Downstairs (finalist)
2022 Woods St Youth Art Prize Airtime Exhibitor
2023 Facets of Fairholme Open Art Prize (finalist)