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About CatRutgers4Art

Original art by Catherine Rutgers, with musings on the media and the methods. Founded in 2010. “I believe in magic moments. Am not afraid to be sentimental, and adore a tweaked cliché. Two of my favorite pastimes are watching paint dry and observing green tendrils unfold.”

The Street and the Sky: Samm Cohen’s Photos of Istanbul

Posted on January 16, 2016 by CatRutgers4Art

In this era when millions of people are taking millions of photos all the time, it’s a pleasure to sit back and sift through an artist’s collection. Samm Cohen works in multiple mediums, with a passion for paintings that stretch … Continue reading →

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Botanical Matter (More Art for Music)

Posted on December 6, 2015 by CatRutgers4Art

Everything here originated in my nearby environment, from the hollyhocks and gently fading rose to a bucket of compost and the towering oak trees sans foliage. Forthwith, 15 of 69 botanically oriented images created for Loop 2.4.3 performances. Images and … Continue reading →

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Stripes! (Art for Music)

Posted on November 23, 2015 by CatRutgers4Art

There’s a wonderful development afoot: my artwork is being shown during live performances. The music is by Loop 2.4.3, with projections created by Tom Burnett. Described like so on their website: “Loop 2.4.3 creates original music steeped in percussion and … Continue reading →

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’Tis Always the Season

Posted on August 20, 2015 by CatRutgers4Art

Step into my world, where we can be in love with a million things that cross our paths. The flotsam and bric-a-brac and spikelets. Trash on the asphalt. And chocolates unfolded. These are the sights that soothe the soul, pique … Continue reading →

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Extravagant Possibilities

Posted on August 11, 2015 by CatRutgers4Art

Sometimes I like to check out the archives, digging deep into the image-making remnants. There’s a lot of cool stuff in there, and a lot I’ve lost track of. Even when I find intriguing possibilities, sometimes it’s frustrating because I … Continue reading →

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