‘Niña de la Montaña’ Girl of the Mountain by KATIRA in Melbourne
‘Niña de la Montaña’ Girl of the Mountain
This mural is inspired by my sister and I growing up surrounded by mountains in Colombia. I remember us wearing gumboots most of the time to play and explore. Life was simple and full of colours. We were curious about little things we found in nature and trees were our favourite playgrounds. I also added the Sauco plants growing, because my mom always says she cured my sister’s asthma with this magical plant- in her own words: “ese Sauco es bendito!”. My family, the mountains, the home remedies and the memories of those two adventurous kids take me back HOME. This temporary mural is part of @SSanaa : A better world through creativity at @thehawkecentre in #Adelaide. ?
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
Honouring Igbo Heritage
Nurture Life Mural
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
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