Kate Tucker’s artistic creations defy simple categorisation as 'paintings.' Instead, they emerge as complex, multidimensional compositions that challenge traditional boundaries of medium and form. 

Her pieces, described as emphatically three-dimensional and humbly monolithic, incorporate a diverse array of elements: acrylic mediums, pre-printed fabrics, canvas, linen, household items like Chux, cardboard, and earthenware and glazed ceramics. These materials converge to form what writer Helen Hughes aptly terms as "infinitely layered constellations," where traditional distinctions between painting, sculpture, collage, and installation dissolve.

The recent publication, A community of parts, marks a milestone in Tucker’s artistic evolution over the past decade. Featuring contributions from curators Amelia Wallin and Charlotte Cornish, along with a conversation led by Helen Hughes, the book explores Tucker’s practice through insightful texts and striking photographic documentation by Matthew Stanton, complemented by Narelle Brewer’s thoughtful design.

Read the review of A community of parts: Kate Tucker by Jane O'Sullivan at artguide.com.au

Images courtesy of Perimeter Editions.