Katherine's working method begins with historical research and continues with drawing, often from memory, to create imagery that blends image, pattern and text to create a visual narrative. The drawings are then translated into printed fabrics and wallpapers. Panels created entirely from drawings are also made.
Working directly from experience or historical event is important. Katherine has produced work in response to a diverse range of opportunities - from a chance train journey with an elderly lady with stories to tell, to the social history of tea drinking and the story of a 17th century love affair. All are investigated to tease out emotion and response in the form of drawn narratives.
Hand-drawing, mark-making and traditional craft processes are utilized by Katherine and she was awarded a Scholarship from The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust in 2007.
Katherine previously worked in the fashion textiles industry, selling her designs in Milan, New York and Tokyo.
Working directly from experience or historical event is important. Katherine has produced work in response to a diverse range of opportunities - from a chance train journey with an elderly lady with stories to tell, to the social history of tea drinking and the story of a 17th century love affair. All are investigated to tease out emotion and response in the form of drawn narratives.
Hand-drawing, mark-making and traditional craft processes are utilized by Katherine and she was awarded a Scholarship from The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust in 2007.
Katherine previously worked in the fashion textiles industry, selling her designs in Milan, New York and Tokyo.
© katherine howlett