Before converting to art, Kat Cappillino was a scientist. She spent years studying microbiology and ecology, working in a behavioral evolution laboratory and researching biodiversity in wetlands. Her background in biology strongly influences her work's content. She is especially attracted to the microcosmos and organisms that challenge our notion of reality. Her current work explores themes of invasive species and human control over the natural world. She uses mixed media collage, ink, gouache, watercolor, and acrylic on paper to create layered, interacting environments, mimicking the complexity and fragility of our ecosystems.

This show will be an expression of invasive species in the form of an installation of wall mounted paper sculptures and small mixed media paintings and drawings on panel. Cappillino has shown locally in New Paltz, in NYC, Kingston and in Albany.

Visit our artist's web site: Kat Cappillino.