Caitlin Moloney is an Australian-born multidisciplinary artist of Celtic, Iberian, and Northwest European descent.  Born in Far North Queensland, Australia, Caitlin carries with her the imprint of the wet heat, vibrant skies, and rich sensory experiences of her birthplace. The sound of thunderstorms, lush green leaves, rain, loud birds, frogs, and verandahs remain vivid and grounding. This innate sensitivity to her environment has profoundly shaped Caitlin’s understanding of well-being and its importance in both personal and shared spaces, influencing her perspective as an artist and as a person.

Her early exposure to multiculturalism, community care, and social justice sparked a deep curiosity to explore how we can foster an integrated culture within a colonised world. Caitlin’s work continually asks: What is our language of connection—to place and to one another? This inquiry is reflected in her
making, where she turns repeatedly to the rhythms and forms of nature, drawing inspiration from the constant renewal of plants and animals.

Pattern has been a guiding thread in Caitlin’s life since childhood, woven through her constant need to work with her hands. Whether arranging treasures, sculpting forms,
or piecing together creations, her hands have always been busy, driven by a deep impulse to build, shape, and assemble. This tactile connection to the world has
evolved into her sculptural practice, where the act of making becomes a dance of pattern, form, and texture.

In 2004, at the age of 26, Caitlin moved to Aotearoa New Zealand and was immediately captivated by the peacefulness of the Coromandel. A few months later, Caitlin discovered the Coromandel’s vibrant clay community at Driving Creek Railway and Potteries. There, she was mentored by both local and international artists, honing her skills in an environment deeply connected to the earth. Driving Creek, shaped by its intimate relationship with the land, fosters a community of unconventional makers. This grassroots, collaborative spirit has been instrumental in
Caitlin’s creative growth, grounding her practice in the rhythms of nature and the shared wisdom of those who live close to the earth.