Catherine Chinatree is Margate Based multidisciplinary visual artist, who is interested in the representational idea of shared “reality” with a focus on identity, dualism, and cultural fluidity. The work is supported with research in Anthropology, Social surrealism and human behaviour. Most of her inspiration comes from the outside world of everyday life, our daily activities, symbolism/ Rituals, and the people she meets. Her practice is both studio and outdoor based.
Studied at Wimbledon College of Arts, graduating with a Masters in Fine Art. Was awarded the Ferdynand Zweig Arts travel Scholarship award, and set up a collaborative engagement project between the Uk and Havana, Cuba. Shortlisted for the Mercury Music Arts Prize, Nasty Woman NYC and The Griffin x Elephant New Graduates Arts Prize. Completed an artist residency with Elephant Magazine and have been Sponsored by Liquitex Paints. Commission by Artquest for their 20th anniversary, which is on show now at UAL in Holborn, London.
