After spending over a decade abroad living in Australia, France and the US, contemporary artist Louise Howard returned to London during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges and uncertainties of the time, this period of life proved inspirational for her art. It was a difficult time personally and financially and Howard found herself musing that as long as she was stocked well in cat food for her feline and wine for herself, she was happy! Reflecting on this period in her life, she felt compelled to create a series of works that echoed the rawness of the time. In Catfood…