Cathy Savels

Nature as art, in absolute detail. A never ending paradox that tears me from reality. Everything has a spirit, a voice that needs to be listened to. Creativity is my passion. This was the journey of my childhood, as I watched my father create wonderful furniture in wood and observed my mother sewing beautiful garments with fabrics.
When I search for inspiration, I look at the beautiful scenery surrounding my studio in France and ideas engulf me. Dreams evolve into reality, midnight sketches become my driving force. Before my canvas, I see the world through a lens. I’m interested in what escapes me.

UPCOMING EXHIBITION
5th April - 1st June 2008
Launch 11am - 2pm Saturday 5th April
The Gallery at Bevere
Bevere Lane
Worcester
WR3 7RQ
01905 754 484
www.beverevivis.com

LIST OF PREVIOUS SHOWS
August 2007 - ""Monestiés""
Tarn, France (solo)
Nov/Dec 2006 “Christmas Show” Mid-Cornwall Galleries, Cornwall (mixed)
June 2006 Mixed show with photographer Adam Chesterman
April 2006 “Art for Life” Christies, London (in conjunction with Cancer
Research (mixed) 16 October 2005 “Going back to my Roots” private show, south-west France (solo)
April/May 2005 “Pizza Queen” restaurant, south-west France (solo)
April 2005 “Spectacles” Fayssac Theatre, south-west France (mixed)
26 March 2005 “Cathy’s interactive Gallery” private show, south-west France (solo)
10 September 2004 “Seeking” private show, south-west France (solo)
July 2004 2nd place (out of 50 artists) with “string beans” Gallery Interactive, Toulouse (mixed)
Nov 2003 3rd place (out of 50 artists) with “corks” Gallery Interactive, Toulouse (mixed)
3 July 2003 “Introduction” private show, south-west France (solo)

PRESS RELEASE
My works combine the traditional medium of painting with the use of other materials such as string, paper and cloth to create beautiful textured works which are both striking and accessible for the viewer. The nature of the works invite viewers to touch and become involved on many sensory levels. The tactile and aesthetic qualities have proved a great success and I exhibit widely across the south of France as well as fulfilling a number of commissions for private buyers on a regular basis.
My art is influenced by my childhood in my father's cabinet makers workshop and by watching my mother's work as a seamstress. Here, I absorbed information about materials such as wood, fabrics, wool and paper, learning about their qualities, which has become a vital influence on my work today.
My biggest inspiration is nature and organic structures. The textures, patterns and details created by nature are a driving force for my creativity, I am fascinated by nature as art in absolute detail and strive to engage the viewer through the observation of nature's tiny details.