Artist Talk: Cat Tesla

Doors Open at 5:00pm for mingling & refreshments, Artist Talk begins promptly at 5:30pm.

Join us for an intimate conversation with Cat Tesla as she explains the inspirations behind the work in her current exhibition, Living by the Water.

Living by the Water is more than a reflection of place—it’s a meditation on healing, presence, and the quiet power of beauty. In this solo exhibition, Cat Tesla shares new works from her acclaimed Exhale and Feeling Good series.  The result is a collection that moves between pure abstraction and nature-based expression inspired by the experience of living along Florida’s coast, capturing the rhythm of tides, the shimmer of light, and the emotional release that comes from immersion in the natural world. 

Tesla moved to Florida in 2022, just weeks after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. As she navigated both physical healing and a major life transition, the Florida landscape offered more than scenery—it became a sanctuary. The calm waters, open skies, and lush environment served as a balm and a mirror, reminding her to slow down, breathe deeply, and focus on what truly matters.