Catherine Druken (DROO-ken)
Catherine Druken is a multidisciplinary artist and landscape designer living on the unceded lands of the Narragansett and Wampanoag nations - Rhode Island. Her work is influenced by folk art, abundance, and the interconnectedness between humans and our more than human kin.
In addition to her work as an artist, Catherine holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Rhode Island. She has been working in the realm of landscapes for over a decade, starting as a seasonal gardener at the age of 16.
Catherine currently works as a landscape designer with a focus in ecological design, climate adaptation, native plant use, and stormwater design.
Exhibitions.
2024 Two-Person Exhibition with Ceramacist Zoë Wyner, Caerulea. World’s Fair Gallery. Providence, RI (curated by Willa Van Nostrand)
2022 Two-Person Exhibition with Ceramacist Zoë Wyner, Linea. World’s Fair Gallery. Providence, RI (curated by Willa Van Nostrand)
2022 Group Exhibition, To Light the Candle Inside of Me. Dirt Palace. Providence, RI
2022 Group Exhibition, Devoid Of. Fortnite. Providence, RI (curated by Mary Lindberg)
2019 Solo Exhibition, Hecate At The Crossroads. The Kings Lens & Friends Gallery. Newport, RI
2018 Group Exhibition, I Surrender, Dear, Umbrella Arts. New York, NY (curated by Frances Jakubek)
Education.
2009-2013 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Minor in Community Planning (University of Rhode Island)
Experience.
2024-current Landscape Designer, Weston & Sampson
Foxborough, MA
2022-2024 Landscape Designer, TL Studio Landscape Architecture, Providence, RI
2021-2022 Crew Manager, Brigid Finn Fine Gardening, Newport, RI
2019-2022 Creative Consultant & Designer, Lovici Creative, Newport, RI
Spring 2018 Teaching Assistant, URI LAR Digital Design Course, Kingston, RI
2017-2018 Landscape Designer, PLACEstudio Landscape Design, Newport, RI
2013-2015 Landscape Designer, CRJA-IBI Group Landscape Architects, Boston, MA
