Initially inspired by the scales that cover butterfly wings, Kate's work nurtures a fascination with the innate calming and restorative qualities of biophilia and biomorphic patterns. The work has since become a deep commitment to the process itself. Slow and repetitive, yet demanding an unwavering attention to detail, the process requires surrendering to time and viewing oneself more as a verb than a noun. Finding kinship with textile traditions such as weaving, embroidery and quilting, Kate explores whether there is a “self-expanding” quality to this type of labor that leads to a greater sense of empathy and connection. Kate deconstructs the psychologically demanding and tedious process to ask if there is meaning behind creative labor that is fundamental to human flourishing both as an individual and, by extension, a community.