Hi! I'm Kate
I describe my work as fun + fine art for design: pieces grounded in the principles of design, technique, and quality that make art fine, while exuding a spirit of joyfulness and fun that makes collectors, and their walls, feel more alive - because spaces are designed for people, and fine quality should never preclude joyful living.
I don’t always reach for an intellectualized interpretation of my art, but great art, like life, is often replete with harmonic dissonance - dichotomies, contradictions, or juxtapositions that beg curiosity and a deeper investigation. I live for art like that: art that is, at once, fun and fine, simple and complex, and worthy of our close attention and breathlessness. That type of engagement is what I hope to offer everyone who does me the honor of joining me on the journey of a piece.
Ultimately, I love what I do most because I get to share this fun + fine love of mine in equal measure with you - the collector, the designer, the art director. I aspire to offer you both beauty and substance: something you've been searching for, a companion for your morning coffee, a warm welcome to your guests, or maybe the just-right punctuation for a precisely designed moment.
Whatever purpose art serves in your life, thank you for including me in your quest for gorgeousness.
bio
I have loved creating art since before I could hold a crayon. I was drawn to portraiture from a young age and eventually aspired to hyper-realism. In high school, I developed a passion for digital photography and digital image manipulation, and often used my photos as inspiration for my drawings.
I double-majored at Brown University in Visual Art and Economics (honors), and following a career spanning finance and strategy consulting, have pursued art professionally since 2019. Since then, I feel fortunate to have developed amazing relationships with individual art collectors, interior designers, and respected galleries and retailers. My art career has blossomed from the inside-out, and has been fulfilling beyond my wildest dreams.
Outside of the arts, I am a passionate supporter and board advisor for organizations dedicated to advancing educational access, excellence, and empowerment, particularly for girls and first-generation college students.
I work from a dedicated art studio in Chatham, NJ, and continue my art education at the Visual Art Center of New Jersey. I live with my family in Summit, NJ, and especially love teaching and making art with my two sons, whose curiosity, vision, and natural talents baffle and thrill me.
exhibitions
Mar-May 2026 - Solo Exhibition
Atelier Modern
Larchmont, NY
Oct-Dec 2025 - Group Exhibition
RAM Gallery
Summit, NJ
Apr-May 2025 - Member Exhibition
Main Gallery, Visual Art Center of NJ
Summit, NJ
Nov 2024-Jan 2025 - Duo Exhibition
Madison Art Gallery, Morristown Medical Center
Morristown, NJ
Mar-Jun 2022 - Solo Exhibition
Overlook Auxiliary, Overlook Medical Center
Summit, NJ
May 2008 - Solo Exhibition
List Art Center, Brown University
Providence, RI
education
Brown University
BA, Visual Art | BA, Economics (honors)
Providence, RI
School of Visual Art
Various digital art courses
New York, NY
Visual Art Center of New Jersey
Various fine art courses
Summit, NJ
retail
John-Richard Collection
Horchow
Neiman Marcus / Saks
Safavieh
process
My process begins and ends with the client - whether I am working with an individual collector on a custom commission, or sourcing the perfect combination of original pieces and prints for a larger-scale design project.
I work directly with each client to get a comprehensive understanding of the project scope, objectives, requirements and limitations, as well as the design aesthetic of the space and personal tastes of all relevant stakeholders.
My work style is flexible and responsive, from delivering on tightly-defined specs for a decisive designer, to owning all aspects of the advisory, production and installation process for clients seeking end-to-end service.
I can’t wait to hear about your project!