Biography

Originally from Mainz, Germany, Kati studied Drama and Theatre Arts with a focus on writing at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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After graduating, she spent several years in London, where she developed a passion for analogue photography and darkroom printing.

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In 2005, Kati moved to Mexico, working as a language teacher and translator while immersing herself in classical guitar, singing, and stage work.

 

Drawn to a closer connection with nature, she later relocated to the countryside, where she shifted her creative focus toward visual art and illustration.

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Over the years, her illustration practice has developed into a professional path, including commissions for local entrepreneurs and institutions, exhibitions, and the sale of her work through galleries, design and book shops.

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Kati’s work is deeply influenced by her experiences living in different cultures, the vibrant environment of Oaxaca, and her lifelong love of storytelling in all its forms.