Beauty can be found in the most common and familiar things. I gather found and collected objects before curating, composing, assembling, altering and crafting these into bespoke boxes. As a result of this process, these ordinary, everyday artefacts are transformed into a rich and textural whole. The final artwork can be examined piece by piece, whereby each individual element has its own story, significance, value and personality. Alternatively, it can be appreciated as a whole greater than the sum of its parts - an artwork which brings together individual stories into a complex and considered composition.
My work aims to provide a personal narrative and an in-depth analysis of a place, person or memory. It displays objects and artefacts in a 3D way to create a unique display box.
The examples of object art on this page are mostly unique art commissions or pieces that have already been sold. Do get in touch if you'd like to discuss anything further.
My work aims to provide a personal narrative and an in-depth analysis of a place, person or memory. It displays objects and artefacts in a 3D way to create a unique display box.
The examples of object art on this page are mostly unique art commissions or pieces that have already been sold. Do get in touch if you'd like to discuss anything further.
BESPOKE COMMISSIONS
" Katherine was a delight to work with at every stage of the project - she took our very vague idea and showed great ingenuity, creativity and patience to produce a truly unique and wonderful piece of art "
Richard
Richard
This box was a collection of different objects gathered from a five month trip through Central America and Mexico. There is an artefact from each place visited and altogether serves as a reminder of the whole trip.
Based on the book by John Masefield: a storytelling box
" Katherine did a wonderfully imaginative and crafted 'library box' for a member of staff who was leaving the library service. She helped us realise our ideas and helped create a fabulous gift which was both personal and inspired. What's more she did it at very short notice. A big thank you. "
Staff at Penarth Library
Staff at Penarth Library
" I decided to commission a box for my 40th birthday as a present from me to me! I had a few items I wanted to include and also some ideas and themes I wanted represented. I emailed the list to Katherine and she came up with plenty of creative suggestions. She communicated throughout the process, sharing pictures of items and a mock up of the layout, so I could decide what I wanted. The result is beautiful! The box lives on my mantelpiece and everyone comments on it when they visit. "
Laura
Laura
" When looking for a unique gift, please do consider Katherine’s beautiful bespoke Memory Boxes. We commissioned her to create one as a parting gift for a colleague to mark his retirement. The end result was perfect and captured aspects of our colleague’s career and interests in a truly special way. It became a gift which was both wonderful to give and also to receive and be cherished. Our thanks to Katherine as an artist for her depth of talent, creativity and sensitivity in creating her beautiful bespoke Memory Boxes. "
Staff at Penarth Library |
" My whole family was delighted with the ruby anniversary box Katherine created for my parents in 2019. Using a mix of objects we gave her and beautiful pieces she made herself, she created a truly special and personal memento that they will always treasure. We didn’t really know where to start with the box but Katherine guided us through the whole process, helping us with initial ideas and keeping us informed every step of the way. I can’t recommend Katherine or her work highly enough: it was a pleasure working with her from start to finish. "
Emma |
" I like collecting small objects and knick-nacks but then despair of the clutter I create. I saw Katherine's boxes on her stall at the Hay Festival and thought this might be a way of displaying some of the fossils and plastic dinosaur trash I've been collecting since childhood. I love the creative and witty collages and decoupage on Katherine's other work and we put our heads together on displaying some of the famous images associated with Charles Darwin and his work. This box is now on the wall at the top of my stairs and it cheers me up every time I pass it. "
Roger |
NATURE BOXES
The seasons and landscapes of Wales represented through natural objects. The first third describes spring and summer, the middle section is all about the coast, and the last third focuses on autumn and winter. These collections showcase the natural beauty that is all around us.
Nature Boxes - Similar available
These are small individual boxes which explore different elements of the Welsh landscape, ranging from the coast, woodland, flowers and hedgerows.
These are small individual boxes which explore different elements of the Welsh landscape, ranging from the coast, woodland, flowers and hedgerows.
STORYTELLING BOXES
Each piece aimed to tell a few of Roald Dahl's classic children's stories through objects and pictures. Stories described here include: Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, Boy, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Witches, The BFG, Esio Trot and George's Marvellous Medicine.
Both of these 3D display boxes aim to tell the story of Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass. They do this by depicting key scenes in the stories through objects and artefacts, creating a special memory of the classic children's stories.
This piece represented a body of items that were collected along one key route over the course of two weeks. It showcases the everyday and throwaway objects that are discarded or lost on a daily basis.
The history of the trade of Trieste, Italy depicted in 3D through the use of objects and artefacts. Each box represented a different trading region.
There have been a series of these boxes, each of which tells the story of the Welsh Industrial Revolution. This is depicted through objects and images which highlight the main aims and sources during this period of history.
WEDDING BOXES
" A beautifully curated box of mementos from our wedding evokes all the happy memories of the day; colour, tastes, smells, texture, (ridiculously intricate table layout). It records the tiny details that contributed to the whole occasion but which might otherwise have been forgotten. It brings so much joy - we will treasure our box forever. "
Lizzie and Jack
Lizzie and Jack
Wedding Boxes - available to order
Bespoke, unique and personal wedding gifts that make a lovely memory of a special day.
Bespoke, unique and personal wedding gifts that make a lovely memory of a special day.
Nat & Terri's Wedding Centrepiece
" Katherine took great care of some of our most treasured possessions that didn't have a home other than our memory box. To have them carefully placed and framed has meant we can proudly display a little bit of history that captures the start of our journey together up until our wedding day. Katherine also took the time to learn more about us and artistically incorporated our joint love of Harry Potter into the display along with a hand drawn picture of our wedding venue. We absolutely love it and always receive comments about how unique and wonderful it is. Thank you Katherine! "
Nat and Terri
Nat and Terri
CHRISTMAS BOXES
A variety of festive and unusual Christmas gifts. All of the advent calendars and the Christmas decorations are completely hand crafted and unique.