Artist Statement

This new body of work showcases a radical departure from Cat's oil based figurative past. Born from her fascination with satellite earth images and guided by personal requests for more abstract work, Cat used the images and the nature of fast drying acrylics as a gateway into the world of abstract painting.

She takes images of the desert or mountains in the winter, for the interplay of light and shadow to create the structure of the painting and plays with the color pallet to drive the painting to the finish. Elements of the original earth images remain, but are overlaid by dramatic slashing of impasto brushstrokes creating a depth that draws the viewer into their own world of associations.

While acrylics are a new medium for Cat, she draws from her long experience with oils for her technique. She begins with thin, brushed underlays covered with impasto knife work to build a rough, textured surface. Glossy oil-like varnishes add depth and interest.

If you'd like to contact Cat, please send her an email at catmoleski[at]gmail[com]