Interview with New York Artist Cathy Diamond on Nature-Inspired Abstract Painting

An interview with New York City-based painter Cathy Diamond explores her three-decade career creating abstract works inspired by nature. Diamond, who teaches at Borough of Manhattan Community College, discusses her artistic development from studies at The University of Michigan and The New York Studio School to her current practice. Her paintings, which blend drawing and painting techniques, translate natural sensations like wind and bird sounds into visual forms through rhythmic, automatic drawing. She has exhibited widely in New York and nationally, with recent shows at venues including Lockwood Gallery and Radiator Arts. The interview also touches on her artistic influences, her twin sister Carol Diamond's parallel career, and how global events have impacted her recent work.