Caitlin Perrigo: Contemporary Artist and Scientific Illustrator

Caitlin Perrigo is a Maine-based contemporary artist, illustrator, and MFA candidate. Her multidisciplinary practice is deeply rooted in her dual background in Biology and Visual Arts, which she studied at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. Caitlin Perrigo specializes in oil painting, scientific illustration, and public art installations, often focusing on environmental conservation and the intricate relationships within natural ecosystems. A notable achievement includes her public art installation, Wings and Windows, designed as a conservation tool to prevent bird strikes on campus. Her work has been recognized with multiple Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, including a Gold Key in 2020, and has been exhibited in venues such as the Beard and Weil Gallery. In addition to her studio practice, Caitlin Perrigo has extensive experience as a teaching assistant and freelance illustrator, contributing to character design and brand identity projects. Her portfolio demonstrates a unique ability to translate complex biological concepts into compelling visual narratives, exploring themes of ecological destruction, social anxiety, and reflective exploration of memory. Through her art, Caitlin Perrigo invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with the natural world and the human experience while focusing on the healing power of the creative process and meticulous observation of nature.