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Caitlin Morris
Caitlin Morris was born in a dorm room at Yale and began fine arts study in the small town of Davidson, NC. Her work is informed by an academic focus in Women’s Studies and living in different parts of the United States. Caitlin’s journey from East to West Coast, as well as Midwestern and Southern regions exposed her to unique people, places and ways of thinking.
Her acrylic paintings are memorable for applying a surreal and feminist lens to the human experience as defined by gender, sexuality and cultural intersections. Through vivid colors and dreamlike imagery, viewers are challenged to explore neglected parts of their identity and the complicated world in which we live.
Galleries and museums across the nation have featured Caitlin’s work. She has been commissioned for commercial work, murals and community initiatives. In addition, her art is held in private collections throughout the US and abroad.
Currently, Caitlin resides in San Antonio, TX with her dog Butterscotch. In addition to painting, she enjoys singing in a band, spending time in nature and out on the dance floor.
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MORE ABOUT THIS ARTIST
Artist Style: Music: Dance/Electronic, Experimental, Punk, Rock; Visual Art: Contemporary, Dream Imagery/Ethereal, Figurative, Pop, Portraiture, Representational
Artist Medium: Acrylic; upcycled materials
Artist Statement of Work
Tell us about your work (style, approach, philosophy, subject and/or theme):
I am a visual artist currently based in San Antonio, TX inviting viewers to experience an alternate reality communicated through vibrant colors, intricate patterns, areas of great detail, and intentional distortion. My art honors the complexity of humans and our surrounding world, challenging viewers to seek beauty, even when it is difficult to find. Common themes such as uncovering hidden aspects of self, confronting fear, and “home” are echoed throughout my work.
My acrylic paintings are informed by an academic focus in Women’s Studies and living in different areas of the United States. My journey from East to West Coast, as well as Midwestern and Southern regions exposed me to unique people, places and ways of thinking.
My color palate is reflective of mood and emotions rather than real-life depictions. Through vivid colors and dreamlike imagery viewers are invited to explore neglected parts of their identity and abandon restrictive belief systems.
