Micat doesn’t shy away from drawing connections between her art and the broader world, particularly when it comes to the environment. “I believe that nature holds the key to a balanced world,” she shares. “We are suffering because we’re disconnected from nature. We’re neurotic and obsessed with control. We desecrate our natural world and exploit our resources, and yet people are still hungry. The way our world is set up has never made any sense to me.”
Furthermore, she thinks we still live under an oppressive system that rewards greed and power. Women are still disadvantaged, which has trickled down from generations of patriarchy. “My work is a desire to transform and transcend our current reality.”
More from Tatler: León Gallery presents Whee’s solo exhibition, showcasing fantasy as a journey to the self
Yet despite the weight of her themes, there’s a lightness to her art. The shapes and colours may hint at heavy concepts, but they invite you in rather than confront you. This accessibility is intentional. “Abstract forms are intriguing because they’re not concrete,” she says. “They evoke feelings and memories without telling you what to think.” Micat’s art encourages a conversation—a gentle, meditative one—with our subconscious, with nature and with each other.