2025 Solo Exhibition at Rotofugi
Show synopsis by Jason Ankeny:
Laura Catherwood’s ‘Companions’ celebrates and instantiates the power of togetherness.
‘Companions’ brings to life three quintessential Catherwood characters: The Guardian, a rough and ready canine protector; the Gardener, a curious and creative bird-frog explorer; and the Guide, a sleepy-eyed beetle at one with the universe. Catherwood depicts the trio’s adventures across a series of exquisitely rendered mixed-media drawings, in addition to embracing a new medium: cement statuettes, each standing four to six inches tall.
“‘Companions’ is a gesture of support and care,” Catherwood says. “These are difficult times, and when I make these little statues, I like to picture them offering comfort to people, whether it’s the bird-frog serving as a reminder of their own creativity, or the beetle as a reminder of trust and quietude. Most important of all, I want to remind people they’re not alone.”
raw and tinted cement statuettes
Guardian (Forest Blue)
Gardener (Pond Green)
Guide (Tall Grass Red) [sold]
painted Guardian cement statuettes
[green]- Guardian (Mossy)
[red]- Guardian (Jasper)
[blue]- Guardian (Azure) [sold]
[brown]- Guardian (Companion)
painted Gardener cement statuettes
[green]- Gardener (Apple Blossom) [sold]
[red]- Gardener (Tulip)
[blue]- Gardener (Moonflower)
[orange and blue-green]- Gardener (Companion) [sold]
painted Guide cement statuettes
[green]- Guide (Daylight) [sold]
[red]- Guide (Sunset)
[blue]- Guide (Midnight) [sold]
[yellow]- Guide (Companion)
In the Forest [sold]
In the Pond [sold]
In the Tall Grass
Night Lights
Tranquil
Chasing
Leaves
Playful
Gathering