Caitlin Rantala

ONLINE STUDIO

You’re just as absurd as

the world around you.

The world around us has a lot to teach us about it and ourselves, if we let it. My work often explores the tension between meaningful connection and spiraling absurdity as viewed through nature. Melting deserts, octopus exploding into daisy chains, confrontational bees, and jellyfish reimagined as deities are just some of the narratives you’ll find in my gallery.

I find myself attracted to bold, bright colors, but am sometimes drawn to muted color palettes, if the piece calls for it.

Find My Work in The Wild:

Flat File (Coop Nashville): Mar 2025 - Feb 2026
Flora & Fauna (CHA): Jun 28 - Oct 2, 2025
National Art League’s 94th Annual Juried Open Exhibition (Online): Jul 1-Sept 2, 2025
Studio Texas’ 2025 Annual Juried Competition (Online): Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 18, 2026
Small Wonders 2025 (Online): Aug 1 - 28, 2025
ClearStory Arts Gallery: Aug 1 - Sept 5, 2025
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! (SFVACC): Sept 12 - Oct 31, 2025
Ecologies of Consent (109 Gallery): Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

Original Works

Interested in purchasing an original piece? Please email me for more information on pricing and delivery options.

Prints Available

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Select prints are now available!

Get in touch.

Interested in an original piece or having trouble ordering a print? Feel free to reach out anytime!