Cathy Vanderham, also known as “Zerfoss,” is a non-objective Canadian painter orbiting the traditions of watercolour, surrealism and abstract expressionism.

Sprinkle in some Cubism, Edwards and Kandinsky and you are getting close to describing the art influences of Zerfoss.

From the onset, Zerfoss has set out to be a non-conformist painter within the watercolour genre, intent on painting outside the traditional. “The further away I am from accepted practices and rules, the more Zerfoss I become.”

“ I paint with an internal necessity, I simply need to paint.” There is a knowing that occurs, methodically and somehow magnificently composing the works in perfect order.”

Trusting this process and acknowledging that the work must be shared in order to move forward is the driving force behind Parade 23.

It is a supreme honour to have this creative energy come through in such a beautiful and freeing way.”

Zerfoss

“To hold the viewers’ trust - that the effort of looking will be in the end, worthwhile. “ Sylvia Edwards