Black Cat Sustainable Art Co.
Black Cat Sustainable Art Co. proudly works to maintain sustainable practices in the creation of our art. We use recycled glass, canvas, fabric, wood, various types of antiques, and more in the creation of our art.
Diana Willand is a self-taught acrylic painter who specializes in abstract portraiture and graphic illustration. She's inspired by the natural world, mythology, art history, and her love for antique 'things.' Based in Boston, you can find her painting and selling her sustainable art through her company ‘Black Cat Sustainable Art Co.’ Through this company, Willand is passionate about creating art that the everyday person can consume and afford, whether that be through glass bottles turned into homewares or glass jars turned into handmade candles. When she’s not painting, Willand is spending time with her family and her two cats, Lucy and Wednesday.
Artist Statement
I paint like a writer. My paintings are meant to be read up close and seen standing back; each painting shares a new chapter of complicated emotion and deep sadness. Seemingly simplified and loudly quiet, with abstract shapes and black outlines, landscapes and portraits become, at first glance, simple. From the materials used to the choice of cheek-color, my paintings shout to the viewer that an emotion must be expressed and noticed at any cost. The bright colors, intense outlines and strange compositions make my work– my innermost struggles and confusions– beg to be seen by anyone who will choose to read between the brushstrokes.
Diana Willand has showcased at:
Liberty Hotel Gallery Night
SOWA Open Market
Boston Open Market
Greenway Artisan Market
Harvard Square Open Market
Conant Art Fair
Acton Fall Flaire
Wrentham Art Market
Holigay Market
Plymouth Holiday Market