BACKYARD DAOISM
Cat Rigdon's first solo show in 2016 with Galleri Urbane, Dallas, TX. Rigdon presented small meditative beaded works, watercolors, and a living plant installation representing the life of her garden's compost pile.
Backyard Daoism, Glass beads on pigmented muslin, 7 x 5 inches
Cabbage Kale Pull Gone, Glass beads on pigmented muslin, 7 x 5 inches
Juniper Dusk Porch View, Glass beads on pigmented muslin with resin, 7 x 5 inches
Cabbage on Seeding with Bunny, Glass beads and angora fiber on pigmented muslin, 7 x 5 inches
No Dao Thru Kale, Glass beads on pigmented muslin, 7 x 5 inches
Aphids on Clover, Glass beads on pigmented muslin with resin, 6 x 4 inches
Lilacs on Sorel, Glass beads on pigmented muslin, 4 x 4 inches
40 Min Lunchie, Glass beads on pigmented muslin, 6 x 4 inches
Ode to Compost I, Glass beads on pigmented muslin, 4 x 4 inches
I DON’T WORK HERE
Beading and embroidery completed while Rigdon recovered from a major brain injury. These works discuss her newly altered mental abilities and life changes.
I Don't Work Here Anymore, 2015-2019, Glass beads and embroidery fiber on muslin, 10 x 12 inches
Comfort Object 1, 2022, Embroidered and beaded muslin on cradled panel, 10 x 8 inches
Tags on Gingham, 2018-2019, Glass beads and embroidery fiber on gingham, 7 x 5 inches
Summer Quilt, 2019, Glass and handmade beads on muslin, 8 x8 inches
No Spring Break 4 U, 2018-2019, Glass beads and embroidery fiber on muslin under an enameled and sewn vinyl package, 15.5 x 9.5 inches
Forced amuricana
Rigdon’s Forced Amuricana series explores the roles of consumerism and dating in America during the 2010’s. The series began in 2014, while Rigdon was attending Texas State University for undergrad, and continues to this day.
Moomah is Always Watching, 2014, Glass beads and applique on gingham under sewn vinyl package
Snot Strand Rubberband, 2015, Glass beads on found fabric under enameled and sewn vinyl package
Barrier #2, 2013, Embroidery floss on muslin under a sewn vinyl package
Barrier #7, 2013, Oil paint and enamel on panel with wool pom-poms
Kredit Kharma, 2014, Glass beads and thread on muslin under enameled and sewn acetate package
Quick-Fire Covey, 2013-2014, Embroidery fiber and cast resin under an oil painted and sewn acetate package