CAT. A.

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Hi, I’m Cat. A. I’m a text based artist. I make t-shirts, banners, flags and paint random objects with humorous slogans or stories from my personal life. I use overhead conversations or just things my friends say to me down the pub. I’m a professional eavesdropper. If you say something powerful or especially hilarious, I’ll probably turn it into a t-shirt.
I express concerns in my own life in a very direct way through my work. I’ve explored modern dating through “Reasons Not to Call Him” which are illustrations collected into a book. I’ve made childish digs at politicians, people's fear of scented candles and ex-boyfriends. It’s all a personal form of activism and visual therapy.
I enjoy using discarded items and find materials in people’s cupboards or in charity shops. I hand paint my shouty, sweary dialect in freeform caps. I love posca pens and acrylic paint.