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Cathryn Jenkins
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 The daughter of a prominent sculptor Fran Jenkins, Cathryn
spent many hours in her mother's studio learning about the
qualities of different stones and the relationship between
artist and medium, while gaining an understanding of line,
form and the joy of sculpture.
Developed over the years, her own stylized representational
forms, influenced not only by her mother but also Inuit and
acclaimed American sculptors, combine the pleasure of touch
and the appeal of strong line. The skillful union of these
key elements, consistently present in all Cathryn's work,
allows the creation of unmatched and timeless works of art.
The stones selected for Cathryn's works are hand quarried
in British Columbia. The marbles alabaster, serpentine and
soapstone have individual qualities unveiled by hammer and
chisel, diamond blades, rasps, files and the artist's eye
to reveal flowing agility, powerful line, and lustrous
natural surface.
The work is to be touched. Its tactile appeal becomes a
part of the living area for which it is created. Unlike the
painting, that often acts as a window to take you out of a
room, Cathryn's sculpture becomes an integral part of its
space - a familiar presence to which an understanding and
relationship soon develops.
Influenced by the birth of her children, Cathryn's "Mother
and Child" series portrays the nurturing love and emotional
warmth that is the very essence of motherhood.
Cathryn's series of sought after wildlife sculptures
continue to hold place of pride among many private and
corporate collections. Works from this series received
awards at both the AWA (American Women Artists) 2000 and
2002 competition in Santa Fe, N.M., as well as first place:
2 dimensional at the 19th annual Lenis-Clark center for
Arts and History, Lewiston, Idaho.
Cathryn lives in Langley, B.C.
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