The Paradox (2023)

The Paradox (2023) tells the story of every woman’s journey between the extremes of ambition and serenity — yearning to reach for her goals but feeling most inspired in moments of stillness. It expresses these feelings with layers of stillness and movement.

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The paradox within her soul, referring to the pull between repose and drive in women’s experiences.

A need for rest, where inspiration shows itself.

Catie Menke’s empowering art shows the paradox between serenity and ambition.

Yet a burning goal, a feminine drive to create.

Catie Menke original art collection of models Mary and Lauren features this repetitive scanning technique.

Collage art of Mary and Lauren’s mixed media by Catie Menke features pastel pink and white.

High fashion art by Catie Menke shows model Mary in motion.

Abstract blurred art represents women’s struggles to find balance between peaceful stillness and constant striving.

Fashion artwork is Catie Menke’s specialty. This collection juxtaposes motion and stillness in the models’ posting and repetitive scanning as a symbolic effect.

Feminine art highlights fashion and women’s issues by representing the paradox between ambition and serenity. Original works by Catie Menke.

Photography + Mixed MediaCatie MenkeOctober 21, 2023Catie Menke