KATHARINE WADE

Continuing my exploration of swimming, water, and nostalgia, I created a collection of screenprints inspired by the ocean. These pieces draw on my experiences during the 2020 lockdowns, particularly the journey Animal Crossing took me on. I channelled memories of floating in the Mediterranean sea with an oversized T-shirt, imagining the depths below. The depiction of water in my work stems from a formative childhood memory: playing The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and it’s artistic visuals have been a huge inspiration in my creative practice ever since

The game’s colour and texture profoundly influenced my creative style. I dream of childhood swims with the same nostalgia that I dream sailing through a digital fantasy sea.