'Gathering' is a series of paintings and textile works that explore the act of ‘gathering’ in both subject matter and in process of creation.

To ‘gather’ is to bring together. We gather materials, food and objects, we gather ourselves through ritual and routine, and we gather with others through meals and spaces.

These works are an exploration of materials collected over time, exploring the nature of ‘gathering’ in various forms. While the subject matter consists of gathered objects, references to ritual and routine, and places to gather with others, the name also refers to the gathering of materials to create from. A diverse variety of materials have been used to create these pieces. Including that which has been found, collected, harvested, gifted, won, sourced and purchased.

CJ Ghatt is a multidisciplinary artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau. CJ uses pigment and thread to create paintings that often bring together unexpected materials in a harmonious way.

Placing value and emphasis on work done by hand, CJ’s process involves, collecting, repurposing, painting, stitching, weaving and collaging, with her own interpretation of traditional crafts.

CJ is a graduate of Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design where she completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Fine Arts in Fashion and Sustainability.