An exhibition of recent work - with Mary Lloyd Jones
Catrin spent 5 weeks during July-August 2009 at Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy on the island of North Uist. She had been selected to be part of the Tir residency project - the project will bring artists and galleries from Wales, Ireland and Scotland together. In time a touring exhibition will be arranged for all the project artists - this exhibition will visit: Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw Gallery, Llanbedrog - November and December 2010; Celtic Connections, Glasgow - February 2011; Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Skye; Taigh Chearsabhagh, North Uist; City Hall, Galway; Aras Eanna, Inis Oirr; Ionad Culturtha, Co. Cork; Ionad an Bhlascaoid, Co. Kerry; Void Gallery, Derry; MOMA Cymru Wales, Machynlleth; Oriel Llangrannog.
The best abstract artist in Wales.
Sir Kyffin Williams - April 2003
Much of the painting that is seen in Wales follows well tried formulae - glowering clouds, jagged rock faces, a few cottages and a farmer with his dog. It is refreshing to see an artist creating her own very personal language. Her success in embedding stitchery in painted surfaces, acknowledges the tradition of women’s work whilst abandoning its restrictions. For these works are a celebratory explosion of colour and positive energy that reflect Catrin’s identity and personality.
Mary Lloyd Jones - May 2007
For her, the land is a place to be worked, to give succour, to animate, to offer a means of living, to be shared by the community. The concept of landscape so heartily embraced by generations of romantic painters does not enter into her language.
Tamara Krikorian - 1999
Copyright © Catrin Williams
Design - Almon