CREATURE CONTINUUM
CREATURE CONTINUUM
DATES
7/10/26
9/5/26
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LOCATION
HISTORIC CITY HALL - 2ND FLOOR GALLERY
1001 RYAN ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
A fantastical showcase of creatures that explores aesthetics ranging from mysterious grit to mythical whimsy.
KAT BERTRAND
There is a particular joy that lingers in my heart after witnessing a creature lazing about, indulging in mischief, or following their same routine every single day without fail. In soft, messy washes of ink, dreamy color palettes, and touches of iridescence, this body of work expresses a love for daily life in a world beyond our own. These pieces act as a portal to view grandiose creatures caught in the act of their not-so-grand pastimes. After all, there are dull moments in the lives of all beings, moments which deserve to be appreciated all the same.
Kat Bertrand is a Louisiana-based illustrator and multi-media artist with a love for visual storytelling. Fascinated with the mundane, macabre, and melancholic, she approaches her subject through a playful lens, bringing wonder and whimsy to the forefront of each piece. Whether in grayscale or color, the soft texture of ink wash creates a base for the majority of her work, detailed with colored pencils, charcoal, and bold blooms of ink. She graduated from McNeese State University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in visual arts, and is now working as a creative specialist at Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center, designing collateral for exhibits, events, and programs
KALEB DAVIS
I have always taken a keen interest in creatures of fantasy, myth, and folklore. There is a mystery surrounding them that feels never fully resolved, only adding to their intrigue. From descriptions found within the pages of ancient tales to the seldom seen visages of cryptids, I harbor a deep-seated fascination that I have translated into this collection. By exploring these creatures through linocut printmaking, I aim to capture their enthralling mystery while challenging myself to preserve their mythical qualities within the limitations of black and white.
Kaleb Davis is a graphic design and printmaking graduate from McNeese State University and currently works at Historic City Hall. He chooses to delve into the macabre through his printmaking and digital work. In the creation of these gloomy settings, he loves the challenge of effectively conveying emotion, positive or negative, through darker themes. While he finds serenity in the sullenness of his chosen presentations, he still appreciates the more lively, colorful side of art.
