Kate works slowly, in rhythm with the seasons.
Based in Tasmania, her practice centres on natural dyeing, using plants, materials, and processes that have been relied on for generations. Every colour is the result of time, patience, and deep attentiveness to nature. Nothing is rushed, and nothing is wasted.
Her work reflects a quiet philosophy: listening to materials, allowing them to lead, and accepting that no two outcomes will ever be the same. In a world driven by speed and replication, Kate’s practice reminds us that variation, imperfection, and care are strengths, not flaws.
Kate’s work is grounded, earthy, and deeply personal. It carries both knowledge handed down and knowledge discovered through lived experience.
Listen as Kate speaks about her relationship with materials, place, and making.