Discovering the perfect vintage coat and finding the right scrap of paper for a collage are moments that share the same thrill of recognition. Explore why this deceptively simple art form became the cornerstone of my practice, from processing complex emotions to transforming creative mistakes into unexpected possibilities.

Catherine Russ's self-portraits are reverse-painted on Perspex in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. Dive into the creative process. Explore these works and all the work in ‘Other People’s Parties’ at Quiet Dog Gallery.