About Me
Recycling Artistically
I’m Cathy Harrison, a paper collage artist based in Cornwall a place that never stops inspiring me. With its ever-changing light, dramatic coastline, and hidden coves, Cornwall gives me more subject matter than I could ever work through.
My work is made entirely from torn pieces of recycled magazines and junk mail, materials I’d otherwise throw away. What started as a way to combine my love of colour, creativity, and the environment has grown into Junk Mail Art: a collection of handmade collages that capture the soul of Cornish scenes.
Whether it’s a favourite beach, a beloved harbour, or a landscape that holds a special memory, I love creating pieces that bring a little piece of Cornwall into people’s homes.
Part of the Cornwall arts community
I exhibit annually at The Poly, Falmouth one of Cornwall’s most beloved arts venues and take part in Cornwall Open Studios each year, welcoming visitors into my studio to see the work up close and watch the process in action.
My prints and cards are also stocked in shops across Cornwall, so you may well have spotted them on your travels. If you’d like to know your nearest stockist, feel free to get in touch.
Public commissions & community work
My work has been commissioned for public installations, including a large-scale piece at Plymouth Railway Station for Great Scenic Railways and the National Trust, celebrating the Tamar Valley. I also run community workshops — most recently with pupils at Calstock Primary School, whose collages are now displayed alongside mine as part of the installation.
Eco-friendly at heart
Junk Mail Art was born with a strong eco-friendly ethos. I’m on a continuous recycling journey, working hard to ensure all materials and packaging I use are as sustainable as possible. I’m grateful to friends, family, and local businesses who regularly donate old magazines, every contribution really does make a difference.
If you’d like to commission a piece, find out about workshops or Open Studios, or simply want to know more about how I work, I’d love to hear from you.