Kathleen Theriault

My work is an expression of gratitude for the beauty that surrounds me in this life. When my work strikes a chord in someone's heart, it is part of the cycle of inspiration that fuels my soul. It validates the time spent in my studio contemplating beauty, and the realization that my interpretations can evoke similar emotions in others is the ultimate reward. My work is about colors that make me feel good, images that make me smile, the way light can fall on even the most mundane scenario presenting an opportunity for creative translation.

Thunder Batik Painting 2002

I often wonder if I chose the medium of batik, or if it chose me. I have been intrigued with the mysterious interactions of wax and dye on fabric since early childhood. Although I have dabbled in other mediums, and make the time to paint and draw regularly, I always come back to batik. It is what I know. It is what I love.