About Katharine Shuman

From one coast to another, the natural world has always been an influential counterpart to my creativity.

Humanity is altering Earth’s climate at a rate that threatens our very existence, but this issue has yet to become a universal priority. The logic behind climate change is twisted & misplaced for any number of reasons, & its validity is continually questioned. We’re in desperate need of a neutral mediator to help us undo this separation – to begin rebuilding the impassable divide between science & politics. 

My art is a testament to the natural beauty that imbues our days with joy & fulfillment, shaping the way we understand the world as a whole. I will never see utility in using my visuals to perpetuate the pain & suffering caused by climate change – instead, I want to provide spaces for internalizing the value of our environment. My paintings are a quiet place for you to remember how nature is inseparable from your daily life, to motivate your climate actions by focusing on treasured moments & experiences.

I’m fascinated by the resilience of the natural world & the way it demonstrates an understanding that nothing exists in isolation. The gradual evolution of every painting is a sharp contrast to the desire for quick convenience that has us pulverizing our environment. Each piece invites you to connect with nature in a comfortable, optimistic setting, where the stillness asks you to think twice about how we consume our surroundings. 

This art is meant to unify & mediate, drawing on individual & universal history to deepen our emotional connection to nature. From the food on our tables to the air we breathe, humanity is not – & cannot be – separate from the environment. We reflect the climate we inhabit, & any future we imagine is dependent on our learning to live within the balance of this irreplaceable ecosystem.