Sculptural art
Site-specific and integrated art
Community Engagement and Social Justice
Pittsburgh Creative Corps Artist Directory
Imani Batts
Catherine Trendz
Primary Discipline
Artistic Practice
Textile / Fabric / Weaving
Around the Way Jacket, 2024, secondhand fabric and bamboo earrings.
Chasing Broken Dreams, 2025, secondhand textiles and CDs.
She Lies in Red, 2025, secondhand textiles, resin, embellishments, 24″x 24.”
History Kimono, 2022, t-shirts.
Legends, 2024, secondhand textiles, magazine photos, Mod odge.
About the Artist
Imani Batts, a Pittsburgh native with an unwavering commitment to sustainable fashion, channels her passion into a transformative art form. Rooted in her love for both fashion and environmental consciousness, Imani’s designs are a testament to the beauty of repurposing and upcycling. By carefully selecting items from thrift stores, she breathes new life into forgotten pieces, creating exclusive, one-of-a-kind garments that transcend mere fashion. Her creations evoke a sense of nostalgia, as she incorporates vintage elements and cherished childhood memories into each piece. Imani’s artistic process involves deconstructing and skillfully reconstructing garments, shaping them into versatile forms like hoodies, pants, hats, shorts, and even hair ties. Through this meticulous craftsmanship, she invites her people to embrace a unique, personalized style.
Photo by Vania Evangelique
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Accreditations, Certifications, and/or Awards
- Founder and Designer, Catherine Trendz, 2020-present
- Lead Artist and Producer, GRWN Runway Experience, 2024
- Youth Workshop Facilitator with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and The Warhol Museum, Sustainable Fashion and Black Culture, 2024-present
Provides Fabrication Services to Other Artists
No
Teaching Artist
Yes, ages 10 and up
Joined the Directory
November 2025
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PROJECT
Pittsburgh Creative Corps
Designed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pittsburgh Creative Corps initiative engages artists and creative workers to activate the public realm while providing economic opportunity.
“As a sustainable fashion designer, I see public art as a way to spark dialogue about sustainability, identity, and resourcefulness.”
Imani Batts
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PROJECT
Pittsburgh Creative Corps
Designed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pittsburgh Creative Corps initiative engages artists and creative workers to activate the public realm while providing economic opportunity.
