An Artist's Imprint

Cathlyn Jane Massingham

“The main thing is to be moved, to love, to hope, to tremble, to live.” – Auguste Rodin

To be an artist is to set about a lifelong quest on an extraordinary journey of discovery and translation.

Entwined within the very fibres of who an artist is, lies the passion and curiosity to understand and create.

Each artist carries a unique and developing imprint. It is a beautiful thing. I treasure the fortuity to share my personal visual language with you.

Walk with me on the wonderous challenge of seeing, feeling and expressing life visually through art.

– and like a seed, it grows.

About the Artist

Cathlyn Jane Massingham

“The main thing is to be moved, to love, to hope, to tremble, to live.” – Auguste Rodin

To be an artist is to set about a lifelong quest on an extraordinary journey of discovery and translation.

Entwined within the very fibres of who an artist is, lies the passion and curiosity to understand and create.

Each artist carries a unique and developing imprint. It is a beautiful thing. I treasure the fortuity to share my personal visual language with you.

Walk with me on the wonderous challenge of seeing, feeling and expressing life visually through art.

– and like a seed, it grows.

BROWSE ARTWORK

Wildlife

Inspired by nature and chance encounters with creation, this collection is made up of depictions through mixed media, ink and pastel.

Heritage

A collection of artwork capturing moments in time, from bold heritage fynbos, rambling roses, and blooms showing off their beauty, to juicy pears, and the sweet amble of a wedding party.

Landscapes

The beautiful Table Mountain as seen from the southern suburbs of Cape Town, and swirling clouds tinted with dawn and dusk.

NURSERY

An inspired collection of whimsical mixed media sketches, portrayed to capture the magic of newborn life, and bring sweetness to nurseries.

CURATOR'S
COLLECTION

An evolving collection of a few of my available pieces, selected with love and ready to dance on the walls of the places you inhabit.

Holding Space

ART holds space to value something

that is valued by someone else

Core values

Into each artwork goes a bit of each of these core values in healthy doses. They are intrinsic to who I am and how I create, and are how my artwork comes into being.

Hope
& Light

Life
& Beauty

Vision
& Growth

Authenticity
& Spirituality

Legacy
& Symbolism

Poetry
& Emotion

Commissions

The Lasting Gift of Art

Commissions are a welcome aspect of my work. I value the lasting gift of art and the joy of translating something memorable and personal into a tangible treasure.

Exhibitions

I am a South African born artist. I grew up in Kwa-Zulu Natal within a diversely creative family and then moved to Cape Town to study at Ruth Prowse School of Art. I am a trained artist with a BA(FA) UCT, Printmaking. Having explored and developed skill in a variety of mediums, I currently work with Acrylic and Ink and have a great passion for drawing.

Making a habit to exhibit regularly, I thoroughly enjoy this aspect of being an active artist and the growth it brings within community. My artwork is often exhibited at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. My work also forms part of the prestigious Leeu Collection. Below are a few further places you can find my artwork currently.

An Artist's Imprint

Cathlyn Jane Massingham

About the Artist

Cathlyn Jane Massingham

BROWSE ARTWORK

Wildlife

Heritage

Landscapes

NURSERY

CURATOR'S
COLLECTION

Holding Space

ART holds space to value something

that is valued by someone else