Patrick Oates is an acclaimed Australian artist based in Clarence Valley, New South Wales, whose work blends contemporary landscape with ethereal figurative elements. Born in Mackay, Queensland, he developed an early passion for painting and later earned a Diploma of Visual Art from Southbank Institute of Technology in 2013. His work has been exhibited worldwide and is known for its narrative depth and surreal imagery.

Oates explores themes of queer identity, intergenerational memory, and personal history, often drawing from imagined family narratives. Through painting, he transforms unknown ancestral figures into intimate presences, creating evocative works that bridge memory, fiction, and identity.