Joyful, intricately layered works of art

KAB Gallery artist Aurora Paulina Kay is an en plein air painter known for her joyful, intricately layered works created entirely on location over many months. Her distinctive technique weaves unexpected colours – soft purples, crimsons and fresh greens – into familiar Sydney vistas, creating rich harmonies that reveal themselves beautifully from afar. Collectors are drawn to the way she represents everyday landscapes with vibrancy, movement and a unique emotional energy. I’m thrilled to now have a curated selection of her original paintings available at KAB Gallery’s newest location in Neutral Bay.

Each of Aurora’s paintings carries a personal narrative shaped by the mood and atmosphere of the day that she paints. Her colour choices respond intuitively to the weather, the light and the emotional connection she forms with the scene – whether it’s the calm brightness of a sunny afternoon or the gentle, reflective stillness of an overcast sky. Deeply inspired by water in all its forms, she spends hours observing shifting tides, ripples and reflections, translating those moments into artworks that feel uplifting, happy and full of life.

Aurora refined her practice at the historic Julian Ashton Art School in The Rocks, Sydney. Established in 1890, the school is recognised as Australia’s oldest continuous fine art school and is renowned for its rigorous training in drawing from life, traditional realist techniques and painting en plein air. Many celebrated Australian artists have passed through its studios, and Aurora’s work carries that same strong foundation in observation, structure and technique, combined with her own contemporary sense of colour and joy.

Across the Harbour

If you’d like to explore Aurora Paulina Kay’s paintings in person, visit us at KAB Gallery Neutral Bay, where her works are currently on display alongside a carefully curated selection of collectable Australian art. Our team is always happy to help with viewing appointments, curatorial advice and shipping options.

To be the first to hear about new Aurora Paulina Kay releases, exhibitions and preview catalogues, register your interest here or below. Always feel free to contact the gallery team directly on 1300 78 7773.

About the author

Kerry-Anne Blanket

Director & Curator - KAB Gallery

KAB Gallery’s Kerry-Anne Blanket holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts and two Masters degrees (Hons) from the University of Sydney. With an extensive career in art education along with the management of museums and investment art galleries, Kerry-Anne can offer premier art consulting to her clients and source specially requested works. 

She has a keen eye for detail, comprehensive art market knowledge and a love of all things beautiful. Kerry-Anne works directly with artists and collectors alike to curate interesting and eclectic exhibitions.