About Katherrin
Katherrin is a first-generation American, multimedia visual artist from Chicago. Through paintings, sculptures, photographs, murals, and linocuts, she explores her Mexican- Argentine roots, colorful facets of everyday life, and philosophical concepts. She is motivated to create in hopes of portraying underrepresented perspectives, inspiring empathy, and establishing meaningful relationships.
At age 16, she founded the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Visionary Art Gallery. Seeking to provide more exhibition and networking opportunities for young visual artists, she independently organized four annual pop-up youth art galleries and hopes to expand them across the East Coast.
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Education
2026- Harvard College B.A in Psychology and Studio Art, Economics secondary, Civic Engagement certificate
2024- The Museum of Modern Art, Modern and Contemporary Art & Design Specialization
2023- Harvard Ceramics Program- Wheel Intensive course, Developing Surfaces course
Awards
14 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in ceramics, illustration, painting, printmaking, mixed media, design, comics, and editorial cartoon
2 national Gold and Silver Medals celebrated at the Scholastic ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City
Congressional Art Competition: Artwork displayed in U.S Capitol for 1 year. Recognized by Congressman Jesús “Chuy” Garcia
Illinois Arts Education Week runner-up: Artwork hung in Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum for 4 months
Harvard Sekler Research Travel Fund: $6000 award to pursue independent art research abroad in Mexico and Europe, presented to AFVS faculty
Coca-Cola , Gates, HSF, Greenhouse, Thrive, Burger King, Elks, and UN Millennium Fellow for community impact and academic excellence
Press
Yale Daily News, Block Club Chicago, Harvard Crimson, Harvard Independent, Lawndale News, Crimson writer
Publications
Harvard Undergraduate Art Journal (x2)
Celebrating Art: Spring, Summer, and Fall 2021 & 2022 editions with high merit
