Greetings, welcome to my newsletter!
My name is Catie Burrill, I am a Chicago-based fiber artist and sculptor whose work celebrates divergent minds through found materials and old-world craft techniques. Inspired by my years traveling across the U.S., my art explores outsider narratives, mad identity, domestic arts, and storytelling through stitchwork.
Please join me on my next journey investigating archetypes of mad people in the Medieval, Renaissance, and Early Modern periods at the Newberry Library. Sifting through folkloric poems, plays, and tales, I will alchemize my findings into a series of soft sculptures.
A note on my work: Using salvaged materials, my distinct craft combines numerous fiber art techniques, from crazy quilting and DIY couture, to soft sculptures and puppet making. Stitched using classical furrier and sewing methods, I relentlessly explore the line between rags and riches. You can learn more about my work on my website and my Instagram.
What you can expect in my newsletter:
Delivered on the first Tuesday of every month at 10 am, coinciding with Chicago’s monthly air-raid sirens test.
✒️ Musings & Recommendations:
My thoughts on whatever I'm diving into at the moment—whether it's books, videos, or personal fascinations. This might include stitchwork techniques, medieval madness, critiques of capitalism, '90s-era GIFs, other artists' creations, music, local art opportunities, and more.
📜 Notes from the Field:
Upcoming art shows, talks, residencies, published reviews, etc.
Updates on my artwork, portfolio, websites, studio, and practice.
Reflections on past shows, talks, or work.
🍳 Whats Cookin’:
What I’ve been cooking lately: seasonal, easy gourmet dishes like Mississippi pot roast, cherry cobbler, and all my favorite recipes.
🏹 Art In the Wild:
I'm always on the hunt for art, whether it's macabre Renaissance oil paintings or memorable hand-drawn signage on a local plumber's truck. Each month, I'll share a photo and critique of the featured work that catches my eye.
