Cat Spilman 'Chonk' PreSale Print Release Details

Artist: Cat Spilman
Title: Chonk
Medium: Hand Embellished Deckled 2 Color Screen Print
Size: 64 x 80 cm
Edition: 30
Price: £600

 

*available at 11am EST on Thursday February 12th, 2026

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Cat Spilman is an abstract artist originally from the United States of America, specifically born and raised in New York City. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts with honours from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan before embarking on an eight-year career as a scenic artist for the film and television industry. This professional background deeply influenced her technical approach, as she continues to utilize house paint, large brushes, and industrial materials in her personal studio practice. In 2020, she relocated to the United Kingdom, where she currently lives and works, primarily in York and London.

Her artistic practice is characterized by a raw and cathartic process that prioritizes emotional honesty over rigid planning. For much of her career, she has been recognized for a distinctive monochromatic style, often limiting herself to just two tones to focus on the energy of the composition and the movement of the brushstrokes. Catherine Spilman views her abstract works as interpretive self-portraits that document her life and inner state, touching on themes of motherhood, modern feminism, and personal loss. While she is widely known for these stark, two-tone acrylics, her more recent exhibitions at Rhodes Contemporary Art have seen her introduce vibrant colors inspired by mid-century design and 1960s aesthetics. Her paintings invite slow reflection, seeking to create an immersive experience that resonates through psychological nuance rather than literal narrative.