Our October artist, Kat Hastings, is a multimedia artist with a fluid approach to her work. She doesn't have a committed art style. Instead, finding joy in the blend of planned and spontaneous inspiration that focuses on vibrant colors and finding the energy of the subjects she draws. Kat works primarily in watercolor, using the fluidity of the medium and its unpredictable nature, the watercolor pieces can take on their own story, making 'every piece an adventure.'

Kat lives in the Worcester area and has been featured in several juried, grouped, and solo exhibitions throughout Central Massachusetts. During her free time, Kat can often be seen drawing in public spaces, where she can engage in her deep passion for art and community engagement.

LETTUCE & LIBERTY
In Kat's second solo exhibit at the Boylston Public Library, she celebrates the creativity of community and the power of protest signs in the hopes of sparking dialogue. "Protest signs [aren't] just slogans; they were invitations, declarations, and sometimes jokes. They made space for curiosity, compassion, and connection."

Kat encourages the audience to engage with the conversation. To remember that protest can be joyful and brings us all together. She asks that we honor the voices that came before and reflect on the ones we are just now discovering. 
 

Be sure to stop by the library this October to see Kat's paintings and to engage in the dialogue of protest. Kat will be having a Meet the Artist Event at the Boylston Public Library on October 4th at 3pm. If you would like to learn more about Kat Hastings and her work, please visit her website: kathastingsart.com