Catherine Graves, geometric paintings explore the interaction of colour, light and structure through meticulously hand-painted forms. Working in oil, she builds compositions from intersecting arcs, circles and planes that overlap to create subtle optical transparency and shifting spatial relationships.
Colour in Graves’s work functions as both structure and light. Layers merge and separate, producing new tones where forms intersect, allowing geometry to feel fluid rather than rigid. Through repetition, rhythm and carefully balanced compositions, the paintings generate a sense of movement that echoes natural cycles, sound vibrations and celestial motion.
Alongside these optical investigations, certain works introduce personal narratives, honouring individuals whose quiet influence shapes lives and communities. These paintings form part of an evolving body of work that celebrates transformation, connection and the luminous energy of colour itself.