Biography

Artist Bio

* born 1978 in Georgsmarienhütte, Germany

since 2018
Textile Artist & Designer
self employed

2005-2018
Textile Artist & Designer
Design and Development of Carpets, Rugs, Tiles and elastic Floor Coverings
Vorwerk & Co. Teppichwerke GmbH & Co. KG , Hameln

2003-2004
Meisterschülerin
bei Prof. Jürgen Gotenbach
„Känguruh“
based on Drawings made in Australia: Screen Prints, Paintings, handtufted Rug
Kunsthochschule Berlin Weißensee

2002-2003
Diploma
„ Zwei Sichtweisen- ein Raum“
Architectural Photos, Portraits, Wall Paintings, Printed Flag Fabrics
Kunsthochschule Berlin Weißensee

2002
Exhibition
Painted fabric in the size of 80 m x 3 m
„Menschen“
for the Classic Open Air Festival Event on Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin

2001
Intern
Heinrich Sabl Trickatelier
Puppet Animation Film Studio, Berlin

2000
Semester Abroad
École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, Paris

2000
Exhibition
„Nudeln“
Photos
Galerie am Wasserturm, Berlin

1997-2004
Education
Kunsthochschule Berlin Weißensee

Shows in 2021
Update Gallery, Bonn „Celebrating Nature“ April 10-June 9
M.A.D.S. Art Gallery, Mailand „Philo-Poem“ May 21-31
Luxembourg Art Fair Monat Gallery September 17-19
Galerie Serpil Neuhaus, Gütersloh „Von Natur aus“

Artist Statement

Celebrating Nature!
Everything I do is strongly linked to my passionate connection with nature and its surroundings. Nature has no boundaries, which constantly inspires me. Nature is forever changing, always discovering itself in new ways, adapting to environments and moving in the circle of life. I have become a peaceful observer and enjoy every brief moment just before everything around me changes.
Working with different experimental techniques like the cyanotype, copper patina and eco printing and also paying great attention to working with coincidence as an important part of my work , the reason being for me is to feel the essence of nature.
In addition to this foundation I experiment with colors, shapes, textures and materials until I discover my own inner truths.

Website www.kathrinmay.com

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/studiokathrinmay/