Kate McDonnell

 My practice is deeply rooted in process art, encompassing monumental installations as well as sculpture and drawing. A unifying thread that runs through my work is the application of repetition and accumulation to give form and substance to thoughts and mental states that are difficult to express.

Drawing a parallel to the compulsive pacing of caged animals seeking solace in repetition, my art embodies seemingly purposeless activity, restlessness, and impulsivity. Each finished piece is a remnant of the processes undertaken.

Through an unending cycle of redaction, tearing, twisting, crushing, and erasing, I engage in a relentless dialogue with my materials. The mediums I use are modest and ephemeral, mirroring sentiments of insignificance and worthlessness. I employ a distinct and uncanny palette of black and dark materials, evoking the sublime.