CATHY WARD
Photograph from dangerousminds.com.
About
Cathy Ward is a leading outsider artist whose work defies traditional conventions and explores the depths of the human psyche through intricate threads and patterns. Her art, characterised by meticulousness and emotional intensity, has captured the attention of critics and art lovers alike, establishing her as a key figure in the outsider movement.
ARTWORK
Throughout her life, she has explored various forms of artistic expression, finding a unique and powerful voice in working with threads and patterns. Her trajectory as an outsider artist is defined by her self-taughtness and her ability to channel personal and universal experiences into her creations.
Among her most recognisable works is the "Coven" series, where Ward uses embroidery to explore female identity and the history of witchcraft. Each piece in this series is a testament to the resilience and power of women throughout history, featuring female figures wrapped in threads that symbolise both oppression and liberation.
Cathy Ward's works are, in essence, visual meditations on the connection between the human and the divine, the tangible and the intangible. Using mixed media techniques that include thread, embroidery and drawing, Ward creates pieces that are both visually striking and emotionally resonant.
