Artist profile
Catherine
Garrod
Catherine has been painting for over 30 years, has sold internationally and is represented by galleries in Australia. Living on the east coast of NSW, Australia, a location that is truly inspirational for any artist. She paints in various mediums and continues to evolve in this wonderful vocation of being a full time artist.
Catherine's work transcends boundaries and captivates the imagination.
Described as vibrant and compositionally bold, Catherine's artwork is a testament to her boundless creativity and unique perspective. Through a powerful palette, she effortlessly brings to life natural themes, abstracted in a way that surprises and challenges traditional perceptions. Her art is a celebration of the unexpected, where simplicity meets complexity, and ordinary objects are amplified onto extraordinary forms that exude undeniable energy. The resulting compositions invite viewers to engage and make connections with her art.
Career Highlights
- Catherine's artwork is collected by by local and international art buyers.
- Her artwork features on covers and in articles in publications.
- Finalist in highly regarded art prizes.
Artist Interview
What medium do you work with, and why have you chosen them?
I work with many mediums such as acrylic, oil, wax, and collage but my current 'preferred medium' is acrylic due to it's versatility and ability to be used with other mediums.
How does your artwork get from initial concept to exhibition stage?
My artwork generally begins with inspiration from the natural world, although occasionally can begin with a single mark on a canvas or the temptation of using a luscious new colour begging to be used. Creating an artwork, for me, is a push and pull experience, adding and subtracting elements until I reach a place where I feel comfortable with its balance and fundamental design. How do I know if an artwork is finished? I live with it for a while and if we get along . . . it's ready to go! I usually produce my work in series and this allows me to tell my story by creating pieces that harmonise and complement each other. As a collective they tell my story. Most of my artworks are framed by frames manufactured in Australia using Australian sustainably grown timber.
Can you tell us a little more about your creative working environment/studio?
My studio is part of our family home, located in a lush, subtropical garden. It's a functional space with free standing easels and a large wall mounted system that supports my works in progress. I have plenty of permanent bench space but also like to make use of portable folding tables that allow me flexibility for varnishing or framing up my pieces, depending on my needs at the time. When it's time to paint, on goes the music and I'm in my groove! Anything can happen and it's exciting to see what evolves on my canvas!
