Katrina Bate

Working mostly with installation and soft sculpture, my art practice focuses on the idea of creating over the top, larger than life installations based around children’s games. I feel that this idea encompasses a feeling of nostalgia and excitement as the viewer gets to fully experience and interact with the artwork which they wouldn’t usually be able to do in a regular exhibition.

This feeling of nostalgia is explored as my artwork can be enjoyed by all ages; I like to choose games that any person can resonate with for example my most recent work: ‘Snakes ‘N’ Ladders’. This completely interactive piece takes the board game ‘snakes and ladders’ as its starting point and moves the focus from the board game out into interactive physical space.

I created this piece using fabrics sourced from old cloths, curtains, bedspreads and clothes belonging to family members. Repurposing material in this way is a growing concern within my practice, that adds to the flavour of the work.