Catherine Anholt

"I work on several paintings at once going back to each time and time again. I love the layered effect that is finally achieved, very much like the multi layered life we all lead. Ultimately as an artist l want the viewer to enjoy the work, to lift their spirits and feel happy."

- Catherine Anholt

Working from her Devon studio overlooking the sea, Catherine Anholt has produced countless drawings and paintings since graduating with a Master of Arts in Fine Art from Royal College of Art in 1985. Working with a visual diary that has been kept since childhood, the artist continues to produce her dreamlike images that evoke the works of Rousseau or Matisse. Her paintings reveal unique textures, perspectives, and line work that are reminiscent of Sogdian and early Islamic murals - paying homage to the various visual cultures that have inspired her and her art. Her oeuvre poignantly reflects her life and career, centering around the themes of motherhood, family, and nature.

Born in 1958, London, UK

Lives and works in Devon, UK

EDUCATION

1978 Foundation, Oxford

1979-1982 BA Hons Fine Art, Falmouth Cornwall (First Class Honours)

1982-1985 MA Royal College of Art, London

EXHIBITIONS

2023