Caitlin Pashalek

Born: 1981

Hometown: Buffalo, Wyoming

Based in: Portland

Caitlin Pashalek is an interdisciplinary visual artist whose work explores perspective, systems, processes, and memory through abstract and representational lenses. Each series is a distinct journey, a consideration of a concept, a theory being tested. She employs diverse materials and techniques, often incorporating unusual materials or experimental techniques developed during her work as a look development artist for stop-motion animated feature films.

More About Caitlin Pashalek

Question Icon What inspires you?

Texture, shifting perception, nature, experimentation, irregularity, natural complexity, simplicity, contrasts, vintage magazines and printed material

Question Icon Describe your creative process.

I always start to just play and experiment with material, process, technique...see what combinations of things spark and then follow that thread. I love to iterate and create systems

Question Icon What are 3 words that best describe your work?

engaging, original, textural

Question Icon Who are some artists that have influenced your work?

Dorothy Dehner, Andy Warhol, and Marco Reichert

Question Icon What is the most important tool when creating your work?

Time and space

Question Icon Where do you go for inspiration?

I work as a look development artist for stop motion features so am fortunate to be inspired by the world class artists I get to work with and the ability to create and play with materials and techniques for a living. Outside of work I go to nature for inspiration.