It is at times like these - when our faith in humanity is tested and hope stumbles - that we choose to create beauty and nurture life. To walk our way towards resilience, and unlearn toxic patterns; thus, finding new ways to protect our people and our planet. This mural was created for @cheaperbuymiles, a project that has been fighting food waste and considering the impact of our consumption on the environment for 25 years. I am grateful to have been able to contribute through my art to their purpose and learn new ways to minimise our negative impact on the environment. When I painted this piece, I was listening to our current unsettling news and my only thought was…when will we realise that the first priority is healing our planet and protecting life?
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
‘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
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