Talk Art

Catherine Chinatree

In this episode of Talk Art, host Robert Diamant chats with multidisciplinary artist Catherine Chinatree about her practice, focusing on her recent body of work inspired by 1990s rave culture, which she exhibited in Mexico City’s Salon Acme and in her solo show "Grow Room" at Crench. Chinatree explains how archival rave footage sparked paintings that capture the kinetic energy, light, and emotional intensity of underground dance scenes, translating sound and movement into luminous visual forms. She also reflects on the significance of unconventional exhibition spaces—distressed buildings, warehouses, and intimate corridors—that amplify the work’s atmospheric qualities. Throughout, she emphasizes the transformative power of music and community in shaping artistic expression.