Mandarin Fish, Caterpillar

by Catherine Nugent

Catherine Nugent’s art is a celebration of nature’s beauty. By abstracting patterns found in the natural world and exploring bold colors and textures, she creates pieces that invite viewers to look closer and think deeper. Her nature-focused works zoom in on the details (colors, shapes, and patterns) of animals and the environment, removing them from their context to highlight their raw beauty and allow fresh interpretations. Catherine believes art is about interaction, not authorship. She encourages viewers to engage with her work on their terms, whether they feel joy, discomfort, or curiosity. She believes “Ignore the man behind the curtain,” emphasizing the importance of personal connection over the identity of the creator. For Catherine, art is most powerful when it sparks a reaction, starts a conversation, or makes you see the world differently. To view more of her work visit artbynugent.com