Hi, I'm Sue Catt,

Textile and collage artist, designer, maker, upcycler and teacher in the lovely seaside town of Port Lincoln in South Australia. I run my business, COLORS australia, in my colourful home studio, with ajoining small showroom space used for fittings and display/sales of my art etc.

I create art-to-wear clothing, homewares, jewellery,  artwork, artisan gifts and cards. All unique pieces, using my passion for colour, textiles and collage. I sell directly in my studio, at select markets and galleries, and also online in my ETSY shop (link at top left of page)

Having trained in fashion, I continue my life long love affair with textiles and sewing. Using constant experimentation, research, travel and sourcing to come up with new ideas.  I am also now teaching dressmaking and art/craft classes, passing on my skills and passion to eager participants.

I enjoy bringing an environmental awareness and  eco friendly aspect to my work. Found objects and recycling/upcycling feature heavily…in particular vintage kimono fabrics, tablecloths, doillies etc in my clothing and homewares. As well as paper, foil, feathers etc in my collage pieces. I also like to use beautiful multicultural textiles eg. Indonesian batiks and handwoven ikat fabrics, Japanese kimonos, African and South American handwoven striped cottons, etc. Letting people know the origins and story behind the materials used in each piece.
 

My inspiration comes from many places and things…rainbows, spirals, feathers. Alice in Wonderland & Dr Seuss. Leaves, shells, birds and fish. Buddhism and other religions. The martial arts, zen, feng shui and chakras. Far away exotic lands, to our local beaches and many places in between. Some full of insight and meaning. Some more playful and whimsical. And sometimes just the fabric inspires the work.

Positive affirmations and symbolism are a big part of my life, so I extend these into my art. I encourage people to be the best version of themselves that they can be...as unique, colourful and fabulous as possible. Pursue your dreams and live amazing lives. My art pieces carry a message of hope, good luck and peace. Please enjoy them as much as I enjoy creating them. Treat yourself and your loved ones to special handmade made pieces (whether from me or other artists around the world) and support artists as they keep our world creative, colourful and alive!!

 

Smile, relax and remember to breathe.

Have a great day :-)

Sue x