Original Framed in Sapele Katy Papineau b.1991 is a London-based figurative painter whose work explores the interplay of symbolism, memory and imagination. A 2019 graduate of The Drawing Year at The Royal Drawing School's prestigious Drawing Year programme, she has since completed residencies in France, Scotland and Italy. Papineau made her solo debut with A Poison Tree at Blue Shop Gallery in July 2023. Curated by Rejina Pyo and Wondering People, Dissonant Beauty brings together seven multidisciplinary artists who challenge conventional aesthetics, embracing tension, contrast, and the unexpected.
