About Kate Rattray
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Education
1986 - 1989
Crewe and Alsager College of HE
1984 - 1986
Somerset College of Arts and Technology
Awards
2015
Craft and Design Selected Maker Award
2014
Craft and Design Selected Maker Award
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Event: Devon open studios
Dates: 10 Sep 2022 - 25 Sep 2022
I’ll be participating in Devon Open studios 2022 this September where I’ll be showing a range of my work from my studio in Liverton near Bovey Tracey, Devon. I’ll have a colourful menagerie of 3d mosaic birds and flying creatures on the walls and a commissioned mosaic mural in progress on the bench.
I’m venue 111 in the brochure and on the website .
Event: Re-formation
Dates: 22 Jul 2019 - 6 Oct 2019
A fine art exhibition with artists and friends from Heritage Courtyard Studios taking place at the Bishop’s Palace and Heritage Courtyard Gallery, Wells.
Taking inspiration from the past and present fabric and politics of the Bishops Palace and grounds.
Event: Interventions
Dates: 6 Oct 2018 - 21 Oct 2018
Interventions
Inspired by the artifacts in the Wells and Mendip Museum, local artists and craftsmen will place new work alongside the Museum displays.
My new work is inspired by the remains of a Woolly Mammoth tusk whilst questioning the ethics of scientists as they plan to re-introduce the Woolly Mammoth to the Tundra.
Event: Traces Revealed
Dates: 30 Sep 2017 - 28 Jan 2018
A group show with two other Somerset artists.
My work is inspired by the lack of relics in the Abbey, the bones of King Arthur and Guinevere, and the stories of monks and Saints. My sculptures include relics that are guarded by magical medieval birds - double headed eagles. There is also the modern rock legend - the Robert Plant bird who guards the iconic song relic ‘Stairway to Heaven’
The relics are mostly playful analogies, comparing the Catholic tradition of the veneration of relics with modern day trends and culture and the souvenir gift shop in general.
Event: Summer sculptures
Dates: 1 Jul 2017 - 1 Oct 2017
I'm exhibiting my sculpture seat 'The Last Tree' which is based on the Norse myth, Yggdrasil.
The exhibition is an open air trail through the abbey grounds of work by South West sculptors. This summer the abbey is hosting sculptures created by artists working in stone, metal, wood and willow. Works will be on display throughout the abbey’s 36 acres of beautiful grounds for visitors to discover and enjoy. The exhibition is by popular demand following an earlier sculpture trail in the abbey’s orchard.
Event: Mosaic Oddyseys
Dates: 21 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2016
With ten other contemporary mosaicists from the UK and from Greece we are working together to create an British-Hellenic festival of mosaics over the Summer of 2016. The festival will include three exhibitions in London, Athens and Mykonos.
Event: Mosaic Oddyseys
Dates: 9 Sep 2016 - 19 Sep 2016
With ten other contemporary mosaicists from the UK and from Greece we are working together to create an British-Hellenic festival of mosaics over the Summer of 2016. The festival will include three exhibitions in London, Athens and Mykonos.
Event: Mosaic Oddyseys
Dates: 18 Jul 2016 - 25 Jul 2016
With nine other contemporary mosaicists from the UK and from Greece we are working together to create an British-Hellenic festival of mosaics over the Summer of 2016. The festival will include three exhibitions in London, Athens and Mykonos making works inspired by our own interpretations of Mosaic Oddysey.
Event: Ten Years
Dates: 9 May 2016 - 13 Jun 2016
Some of my work from the last ten years that explores folklore, weather, and the apocalypse and features birds, moths and butterflies.
Event: Art Exhibition at the Villa
Dates: 12 Sep 2015 - 4 Oct 2015
A display of work from regional artists, mosaicists and sculptors. The chosen artwork reflects some of the themes found in and around Chedworth. All work is for sale and will be displayed both indoors and outdoors.
Chedworth Roman Villa, 01242 890256, chedworth@nationaltrust.org.uk
Event: Somerset Crafts members sculpture trail
Dates: 24 May 2015 - 24 Dec 2015
I made a mosaic sculptures - 21 starlings assisted by my students. Unfortunately 2 were stolen after the first night outside, so they were brought in to the gallery "Somerset Crafts" at the Avalon Marshes Centre, Westhay, Nr. Glastonbury, Somerset, where they are still displayed.
Event: Odd 'n Cranky
Dates: 2 Feb 2015 - 13 Mar 2015
Ruby Lips selected
Event: Open Arts Exhibition
Dates: 6 Dec 2014 - 10 Jan 2015
Selected mosaic
Event: Present Makers 2014
Dates: 8 Nov 2014 - 20 Jan 2015
Selected Works
Event: LES RENCONTRES INTERNATIONALES DE MOSAIQUE 2014
Dates: 18 Oct 2014 - 9 Nov 2014
Works selected to represent British Association for Modern Mosaic. (10 UK mosaic artists selected among 240 international artists)
Biography
I have been making glass and ceramic mosaic art works for over 20 years. I have always lived in the countryside and I love how the seasons gradually change, how the sky changes colour throughout the day and night, how the breeze rustles the leaves and the wind howls through telegraph wires. I love the flocks of birds flying overhead and I feel the vibration of their wings against my skin. This is my inspiration. And from this I make a story, one that is sometimes influenced by stories I read of ancient mythology. To tell it I use glossy strong coloured glass and shadowy matt ceramic cut into shapes and worked into mosaic pictures, a translation of the beauty in nature, if somewhat naive. Through my art I attempt to illustrate a unity with the universe where all things are connected in a bold and dynamic way.
