Catherine Carroll

  • Catherine Carroll is a multi-media artist based in Traverse City, Michigan, celebrated for her whimsical and dreamy artistic style that captures the vibrant intersections of nature and spirituality. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in Studio Art from Kenyon College in 2019, Catherine has developed a versatile artistic portfolio, working with a variety of mediums including paint, textiles, digital media, clay, found objects, metal, and wood. Her works explore the patterns and rhythms found in the natural world, bringing to life the unseen energetics and vibrant consciousness of the Earth. This thematic focus is deeply rooted in her personal passion for spiritual and natural energies, which profoundly influences her creative output. Catherine’s approach to art is poetic and intuitive, akin to translating emotions into physical forms, allowing her to manifest the unspoken in visual and tactile expressions.

  • Catherine’s creative journey has led her to participate in several notable exhibitions, such as the Traverse City National Cherry Festival Arts & Craft Show in July 2023. She is also an active participant in the local art community, with scheduled appearances at upcoming events like the Dunesville Music Festival and the Charlevoix Art & Craft Show in July 2024, followed by the Elk Rapids Art & Craft Show in August of the same year. In addition to her exhibition schedule, Catherine has recently ventured into jewelry making, planning to showcase and sell her new creations at various art fairs and festivals around Northern Michigan. Her art and life are intertwined with her explorations of earth's spirituality and energy, which continue to inspire her creatively and personally, fueling her passion to bring beauty and insight into the world through her art.

  • EDUCATION

    2019 Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio — Bachelor’s Degree in Art
    2017 University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
  • EXPERIENCE

    2022 Freelance Muralist, Egghouse; St. Charles, Illinois
    2020-2021 Freelance Designer, Muralist, and Painter, NachoRita; Lombard, Illinois
    2020 Freelance Illustrator, The Lilac League; Lombard, Illinois
    2020 Freelance Illustrator, Four Brothers Chocolates; Wheaton, Illinois
    2020 Freelance Designer, Florence + the Ice Cream; Lombard, Illinois