Painting with Light.

Photo: Simon Harsent. Agency Saatchi & Saatchi for Pacific Power

This artist is in love with colour, light and shadow.

Kim Bolitho’s artistry reflects a deep engagement with her art, highlighted by her creative role in the internationally awarded "Painting with Light" TV commercial for Pacific Power, Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi, captured by cinematographer Peter Menzies Jr. The project earned prestigious accolades, including the Australian Television Award for Visual Effects, a Silver in Visual Effects at the New York One Show, and finalist placements at the Cannes Advertising Film Festival and London International Advertising Awards.

View the video ‘Painting with Light’ here.

From exhibiting in Tokyo in 1990 including Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum followed by a major exhibition of oil paintings at Gran Casino Nervion, Bilbao, Spain, she now shapes her vision within the storied walls and garden of a 1904 estate in the quiet of Matong, NSW—a space that harmonizes heritage and innovation.

Her works form an archival bridge between spirituality and life, exploring the intersection of imagination, and logic through symbolism. Drawing parallels with the immersive clarity of James Turrell, Kim’s visual narratives elevate the everyday into the profound, intertwining presence and absence through meditations on ecological and philosophical themes. Rooted in a Zen philosophy that values simplicity and the essence of the present moment, her practice employs abstract forms and evocative color palettes to create sensory journeys that invite contemplation and foster near-spiritual experiences, illuminating the unseen and forging a profound connection with the viewer’s emotions and interpretations. Through this approach, her art becomes a transformative space, encouraging introspection and a deeper engagement with the shared human experience.

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