Catalina Espina

I am an Architect and Interior Designer.

I first tried batik back in 2004 when I was studying Interior Design.

My early work was using reactive dyes on linen. However, few years ago I  slightly started to move into the world of natural dyes, in order to produce a more sustainable art.

Nowadays, I am only using to dye homemade dyes from kitchen waste or tree leaves, botanical extracts and organic Indigo, working on cotton, linen, paper or silk. I am planning to grow my own dye garden in the future.

I have exhibited in Chile, Argentina, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands and USA.

Much of my inspiration comes from nature. I enjoy observing textures, patterns, movements. Music is vital, too. I like to echo all that in my work.

I am the administrator of The Batik Guild Instagram account.

Artworks by Catalina

Ashes

Forest in Scotland

Lady Apricot

Pichilemu Beach

Rainy Day

Resurgence

Catalina is a Batik Guild member