Painting this mural was a real joy. I was asked to create a mural that represents the strength of Women Of Colour and inspired by Nigerian / Igbo culture in a family home. A family that wants their kids to grow up with this image, to remind them everyday about the beauty of their cultural heritage. They also wanted a mural that incorporates my oil painting abstract and figurative style. And so, I was asked to do everything I love to do: represent strong women, empower cultural diversity and PAINT my life away.!
Katherine is a Colombian artist currently based in Melbourne, exploring cultural identity, the natural environment, and women's empowerment. Her Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Arts Management degrees from RMIT University were both awarded with honours. Her practice includes public art (murals and Installation), painting, design, and music.
Katherine's creative expression reveals the mutual flourishing between worlds: diverse cultural perspectives, past and present, and the inner and outer spiritual realms. Her dream-like compositions celebrate resilience and liberation, echoing the urgent need to restore the invisible fabric that weaves together humans and nature. Her work challenges social structures and reclaims the space for diverse cultural expression and women at the forefront of social change.
Deeply rooted in her cultural heritage and the magical realism movement she was immersed in during her upbringing, her work is also shaped by Latin America’s rich iconography, symbols, and textile aesthetics. Rediscovering a sense of the sacred and revisiting our ancient past embody the driving force for the development of her artworks.
Gailer is a multi-award-winning artist. Awards include the 2018 People’s Choice Award at Corangamarah Art Prize, the 2018 Packer’s Art Prize at Red Rock Regional Gallery in Victoria, and the 2017 ROI Art Prize in Melbourne.
More artwork by Katherine
Mural Commission - Stark Place (Sunshine)
Mural Commission - Club Colombia Restaurant
Mural Commission - Casa Kilele
Community Mural at Coburg Library
Box Hill Mural - Collab. with Lucy Lucy
Temporary Mural at Ceres Park
Mural at Cento Mani Cafe
Vital Queendom
Selvatica Coffee Roaster & Indoor Plants
West Sunshine Community Centre Mural
Sanaa Fest 2021 Mural
Flowers in 'A minor'- Mural Collaboration with Mike Makatron
Deer Park Library Mural
Latin American Foliage Mural
Nurture Life Mural
‘Niña de la Montaña’ Girl of the Mountain
Selina Hotel Rooftop
Duality
Teresa Bruno Tribute
MUC Community Mural Project
Franskton Library – Big Picture Festival Mural
Our Journeys Mural
Small Acts Make A Big Impact
Tribute to the Moon Down Under
Offering To The Moon
Braided
Embera Sisters
Grounding
Art Truck- Lane Cove
Gaibaq Agroecology Project
Queen Of Hearts
Pantera Negra
Moon
Have an idea in mind?
Post a job and interested artists will be in touch to discuss your project.