Catherine Chandler was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, where she currently resides. Following High School, she traveled to Australia and trained in design at the University of New South Wales, followed by Jewelery & Metalsmithing, and Photography at the South Australian School of Art.

A practicing artist for 8 years, her work is minimalist with an organic quality and is often influenced by flora and fauna of the places she loves. She has explored new technologies in titanium, anodizing, oxidizing copper, and a photographic process called Gel Medium.

Currently her influences stem from a variety of sources such as unusual plant life, endangered species, family history, death, dreams, forgiveness, and personal experiences. Techniques include fabrication, raising, hydraulic forming, stone setting and casting, among many others.