CENTRE FOR MODERN & CONTEMPORARY
STUDIO CERAMICS AND ORIGINAL ARTWORK

Catherine studied Fine Art at the University of the West of England, graduating in 1997 when she received the Rebecca Smith Award for Printmaking. In 2001 she completed a Master’s degree in multi-disciplinary Printmaking also at UWE, and received a Printmakers council award in her final year of study.

Her inspiration primarily comes from the textural qualities of landscape.
Initially the rugged Cornish coastline was a strong influence.

Over recent years the inspiration has come closer to home in the form of forests and woodlands. The fascinating way trees grow and form in clusters, and the interesting textures of bark and foliage.

Catherine has a strong interest in composition and uses photography as a means for capturing striking compositions from the landscapes and seascapes that she visits.

The abstract prints Catherine creates are largely influenced by the mediums in which she works. The different techniques have very distinct qualities and combined can create some wonderful abstract images.