INFO
CAT AND ALIZA CHARBONNEAU
Identical twin sisters based in New York whose collaborative practice explores systems of unity and variation.
Our practice is grounded in structure, precision, and control. Each work follows a shared set of rules—using the same materials, scale, and conditions—to achieve visual unity. Within that sameness, subtle distinctions emerge, shaped by environment and hand. That tension reflects what it means to be a twin: two sides born of the same foundation, existing in constant comparison. Through this framework, we explore how sameness and individuality coexist within a controlled system.
Influenced by the history of grid-based artists, we use repetition and mirroring as a means of constructing order. The divided grid functions as an unbiased, uncategorized structure—neither portrait nor landscape—allowing us to depict conversation, language, and persona rather than a single scene or viewfinder.
As our work evolves, we continue to explore opposing forces: harmony and tension, science and spirit, nature and nurture. The final image becomes a synthesis of two systems—two perspectives that converge to create a singular, unified entity.
For inquiries: email us at charbonneautwins@gmail.com or visit our contact page