Katie Paterson: Translating Silence into Stone Katie Paterson (born 1981, Scotland) is a Fife-based visual artist whose work explores profound themes of time, scale, and the relationship between humanity and the natural world. Rooted in a meticulous research process combining geological science with artistic experimentation, Paterson’s practice seeks to communicate complex ideas through deceptively simple forms—often utilizing stone as a medium—resulting in installations that provoke contemplation about our place within planetary history. Her artistic journey began at Edinburgh College of Ar…