Artist in Residence: Susie Cattedra

Bolton painter Susie Cattedra’s canvases replicate nature’s fleeting moments with care and reverence. Born in Italy, Cattedra has spent most of her life in Bolton, drawing deep inspiration from its surrounding landscapes, including her parents’ lush garden, where she photographs potential subjects; Cattedra has an especially keen eye for flora, from a sunlit petal to the play of shadow on a leaf. Whether exploring the geometrical perfection of a dahlia or the brief beauty of apple blossoms, each piece captures the awe she sees all around her.

Cattedra’s artistic journey began with portrait sketches in graphite. But it was her shift to acrylics that opened a new world – one brimming with colour and movement. The transition, she says, gave her “a new appreciation for the variations that are presented to us daily.”  susiecattedra.com