Beyond Horizons Studio
Carmen Delprat
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Artist Biography
Carmen Delprat is a Newcastle, New South Wales–based contemporary Australian artist whose practice has evolved over more than three decades. Working primarily in oil, she creates two interconnected bodies of work: expressive coastal paintings inspired by the Australian shoreline, and contemporary figurative paintings in which the female form is interwoven with shells and marine symbolism. Together, these works explore themes of beauty, memory, identity and our enduring emotional connection with the natural world.
Her paintings are informed by years of close observation of the coast—from expansive seascapes and shifting tides to weathered shells, seabirds, sandstone formations and the hidden landscapes beneath the ocean's surface. Whether painting the coastline or the human figure, Delprat seeks to express more than physical appearance, creating works that evoke stillness, contemplation and the quiet beauty that often goes unnoticed.
Delprat holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts, a Diploma of Fine Art, a Master of Fine Art and a Diploma of Art Education. Her academic background has provided a strong foundation for a lifelong commitment to artistic practice, research and visual storytelling.
Beginning her career as a printmaker, Delprat has developed a substantial painting practice while also working professionally as an illustrator, designer and educator. These experiences have strengthened her technical expertise and broadened her visual language, while her commitment to painting has remained at the heart of her creative practice.
Earlier in her career she produced more than one thousand illustrations for the internationally distributed cult video board game Atmosfear, created by the production company A Couple of Cowboys. More recently, her work was featured in collaboration with MINI Newcastle Garage, where one of her paintings was transformed into a full vehicle wrap for a MINI Cooper S, celebrating the intersection of fine art, design and innovation. She also served as a Brand Ambassador for MINI Newcastle Garage.
Delprat's work is held in private collections throughout Australia and internationally. Through the Carmen Delprat Art Collection she also produces selected fine art prints and limited-edition art products that extend the reach of her original paintings while remaining true to her artistic vision.
Her practice is guided by a belief that art has the power to deepen our awareness of the world around us. Whether depicting the vastness of the sea or the quiet symbolism of shells within the female form, her paintings invite viewers to pause, reflect and discover the beauty that waits quietly.
Education:
1989 - 1991 ~Bachelor of Visual Arts University of Newcastle, NSW.
1992 -1993 ~ Graduate Diploma in Art University of Newcastle ,NSW.
1996 - 1998 Julian Ashton School of Fine Art, Sydney NSW, (Family Connection - Paul Delprat Principle).
1997 - The University of Sydney Certificate for Continuing Education PhotoShop, Illustrator & Quarkxpress.
1998 - 2000 Masters of Fine Art, University of Newcastle, NSW.
1998 Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
2002 ~ Diploma in Education, Visual Arts Secondary Education. Awarded with Merit. University of Newcastle, NSW.
2001 - 2002 ~Certificate IV Assessment & Training Visual Arts TAFE Newcastle NSW.
Awards
2005 Awarded Teacher's Certificate by the Department of Education and Training.
Teacher's Certificate of Accreditation Proficient Teacher 2018 ~ ongoing.
Conceptual Artist
1993-1995 - A Couple a' Cowboys Production and Promotion. Sydney NSW.
Responsible of over 1000 illustrations for the CDRom & Video Board Game 'Atmosfear' The Third Dimension.
Led design team in the UK for 3 months on the CDRom version of the game Atmosfear.
1996 - Advanced Play PTY LTD. Perth, Western Australia.
Responsible for designing and creating all visual graphics for the interactive Video Board Game 'MYTH".
Implementing entire concepts, logo and character designs with airbrushed finish for the medieval fantasy, interactive board game within a two month deadline. The game was released at Darling Harbour Toy Fair with Success in 1997.
Commissioned Work
1992 - Richard Tipping Newcastle NSW.
Commissioned in 1992 to screen printed a collection of silk screen prints with an addition of 100 for the Adelaide, South Australia, Australia born 1949 Printer, and international artist Richard Tipping. Australian Prints + Printmaking
2021 - Osprey Band Merch
Educational Employment
2002 -2006 Visual Arts Teacher Lake Munmorah High School, Central Coast NSW.
2006 -2025 - Head of Department Visual Arts, One School Global, East Maitland NSW. Currently teaching primary students to year 12 Visual Arts.
Exhibitions
1991 ~ Watts for Christmas. Watt Space Gallery, Newcastle
1991 ~ 88 Artists. Third Year Visual Arts Exhibition
1991 ~ Maitland Tertiary Student Art Award Show. Maitland City Art Gallery.
1991 ~ Canson Student Print Award. RMIT Gallery Melbourne.
1992 ~ Acquisitive Art Prize. University of Newcastle.
1992 ~ Graduate Diploma Exhibition. University of Newcastle.
1992 ~ The Graduate Show. 249 Gallery Newcastle.
1993 ~ Sydney Biennially Exhibition. NSW Contemporary Art Gallery.
1998 ~ So Long.. And Thanks for All The Fish. Watt Gallery Newcastle.
1998 ~ Acquisitive Art Prize. Watt Gallery Newcastle.
1999 ~ Von Bertouch Galleries Newcastle. Held a collection of five Silk Screen Prints in the gallery.
1999 ~ The Arcade Exhibition. The Central Arcade PTY LTD Muswellbrook. Theme of four silk screen prints on the theme of Time caught the eye of the Deputy Major Shirley Fenney, as presented in the Muswellbrook Chronicle (4/6/1999).
2000 ~ Time and the Visual Arts. University of Newcastle.
2000 ~ The Celtic Society Festival Exhibition. International House, Sydney NSW.
2000 ~ The Western Art Show. Western District Worker's Club.
2000 ~ The Lindsay Street Gallery, Hamilton Newcastle NSW.
2001 ~ The Mosman Art Gallery & Community Centre. TV Broadcaster & Journalist, Geraldine Doogue opening night 31st August.
2002 ~ Manly High School P&C Association First Art & Jewellery Sale.
2002 ~ "Grounded". Intrados Gallery. 255 King St Newcastle. NSW Solo exhibition.
2002 ~ "Les Femmes du Jour" Newcastle Art Space. Group exhibition of four female Newcastle artists.
2002 ~ "Intrados and Square". Intrados Gallery. 255 King St Newcastle. NSW. Group Exhibition.
2003 ~ The Newcastle Mater Misericordiae Hospital. Community Art Project for the Palliative Care in Australia in the spirit of the Sisters fo Mercy. Newcastle NSW.
2006 ~ Secondary Art Teachers Exhibition. Foresight Gallery, Newcastle. NSW.
2021 Solo Exhibition Emerson's Restaurant, Lovedale NSW.
2021- Continued ~ Art Lovers Australia
2022 Continued ~ Artsy Gallery London
2022 - The Wonderland Art Festival - Bronte Surf Life Saving Club.
2023 - Virtual Exhibition - Artavita Seascapes & Dreams
2024 Gloucester Gallery - Solo Exhibition - Beyond Horizons.
Interviews and Articles:
Australian Prints + Printmakers - Carmen Delprat
2022 - House of Coco - Artist Spotlight with Carmen Delprat
2022 - Art Lovers Australia - Look to The Sky
2022 - Issuu - Artist UpClose
2022 - Art Edit - Gallery Carmen Delprat
2023 - Art Edit Magazine Designer's Brief: Carmen Delprat
2023 - Tatler UK - Tatler's Gallery Carmen Delprat Art.
2023 - AB News Wire America - Carmen Delprat Art Launches a Fusion of Fine Art, Symbolism and Fashion
2023 - Stilorama London - Lifestyle Carmen Delprat Art
2023 - Abode2 - Art and Antiques _ Carmen Delprat Art Collection
2023 - Issuu - Artist UpClose
2023 - HUFFMAG - Carmen Delprat: Of Passion, Resilience and Immense Love for Art.
2023 - The NYC Journal - Top 20 Successful Entrepreneurs To Look Out For In 2023
2023 - New York Weekly - 10 Women Leaders to Look out For in 2023
For more information on magazine publications visit this portfolio : In the Press
Beyond Horizons Studio
Newcastle NSW Australia.
Artist Statement
I paint the beauty that waits quietly.
My work is inspired by the Australian coastline—not only its sweeping seascapes, but also the often-overlooked details that give it character and life. Weathered shells, drifting seaweed, seabirds, tidal pools, sandstone formations and the ever-changing movement of the ocean all offer moments of discovery that continue to inspire my paintings.
Each painting begins with careful observation, but it is never simply a record of place. Years of returning to the coastline have deepened my connection to it, allowing memory, intuition and lived experience to become woven into each work. I seek to express not only what I see, but also the sense of belonging, wonder and emotional connection that these places evoke.
Rather than imposing a particular mood, I respond to what the landscape reveals. Some paintings emerge from moments of quiet reflection, while others celebrate the energy, movement and changing light of the sea. Whether through vivid colour, dramatic composition or subtle detail, my aim is to capture the atmosphere and spirit of the coast, inviting viewers to experience its beauty in all its forms.
Through painting, I hope to create space for reflection and reconnection with the natural world. My work is an invitation to slow down, look more closely, and discover the beauty, memories and emotions that the Australian coastline can awaken within us.
Portfolio
ATMOSFEAR THE VIDEO BOARD GAME
~ A' Couple a CowBoys ~
The Third Dimension' (1995),Information can be found here:
The work created for this game retained a highly detailed illustrative quality of fantasy and horror. The number of skulls I had to draw would be up in the hundreds.
Other games created involve, 'MYTH the Interactive Video Board Game' 1996, for the Perth based company Advanced Play Pty Ltd. This game was a medieval fantasy interactive board game that included numerous development for young children. The work was all airbrushed. The deadline was two months, to design, create and finish the entire concepts and characters. The game was released at Darlying Harbour Toy Fair with Success in 1997.
Expertise:
Carmen's visual arts and graphic design experiences has taken her interstate and around the world. Having worked for an award winning production and promotion company called "A Couple of Cowboys", (Crows Nest Sydney 1993-1995), as an in-house artist illustrating their international top selling video board "Atmosfear" The Third Dimension' (1995), EMG Publishing were sold in sixteen countries. Carmen was responsible for creating and designing over a thousand illustrations for the game. In 1996 Carmen also illustrated the entire video board game "Myth" from conceptual art to logo design and packaging.
RICHARD TIPPING
Commissioned in 1992 to screen printed a collection of silk screen prints with an addition of 100 for the Adelaide, South Australia, Australia born 1949 Printer, Richard Tipping who's work has become international.
Comics
Produced comic style instructions for the rules to the video board game
Atmosfear for the Sydney production and promotion company "A'Couple A Cowboys"
Characters
Illustrated characters of the game and backgrounds.
Designed games for Western Australian production company Advanced Play Pty Ltd, "MYTH".
Logo Designs
Commissioned work to create logo designs for various businesses.
Games
Illustrated over 1000 different artworks to create video board games. Each artwork became an intricate part of the overall games.
Atmosfear
Myth
Siege
Don't be spooked by the drawings - they are simply an example of the range of content I have worked with in the past ~ Works well for Halloween!
