A fundamental influence for Kate’s small intricately woven linen artworks originates from her previous career as a textile and upholstery conservator.  The extraordinary range of art and museum objects that she has had the privilege to examine, document and conserve have provided a deep understanding of fibre and textile structures and their characteristic behaviours.  Application of delicate conservation techniques, design and creation of discreet bespoke mounts and dyeing of new support materials to meticulous colour-matching standards have been skills Kate honed along the way.  Many of these observations and skills are readily evident in her artwork.

Experimentation with warp-faced weaving techniques is also evident in Kate’s woven works.  Examples include incorporation of exposed warps within structures, manipulation of warp orientation to enhance design elements, and creation of subtle tonal variations to weft threads primarily through hand dyeing processes and with graphite powder. 

Kate’s small scale finished works are presented mounted and framed, rather than as free-hanging structures.