My name is Kat, from Kat Kleinman Art, and I am a photographer and collage artist living near Sacramento, California. I have been working as a collage artist since 2016, after leaving my career as a psychotherapist working with homeless people. I mention this because it informs my artwork and the intention behind it, which is one of positivity and hope.

My artistic journey began as a way to handle my grief after I left my job as a psychotherapist. I was determined to find a way to express my thoughts and emotions, so I began taking pictures of flowers, first locally and then by seeking them out in other communities. The sight of pretty pansies in front of an office building was enough to get me out of my car and taking pictures! The more I looked for flowers, the more I  found. Looking for a method to display these photos, I decided to cut out the images of flowers individually, by hand. Next, these were applied to a paper mat board to display their beauty as fragments of color, connected as one whole form, new and complete. A floral collage from Kat Kleinman Art was born!

To get to this point, it has taken me several years of trying new ideas for collages. I have experimented with various color combinations, arrangements, and even incorporated a variety of subjects other than flowers. These include leaves, succulents, and even vegetables.

My theory of how to create a floral collage was tested and proven successful when I began to attract attention on Instagram for my work. I am unaware of anyone who is creating collages with this exact technique. Most works are done with computer graphics, and my technique is literally hands-on.  An important point is that I am the photographer of my subjects, unless a particular photo is donated by a personal friend. This is a major point in what differentiates my artworks from those of other artists.

Over time, I have come from being an unknown, untrained artist to one whose works are exhibited internationally. I love creating collages, especially floral collages, and I am grateful for the opportunities available to me, which I could never have dreamed of only a few years ago!

The happiness my artwork brings me, and the delicious satisfaction of creating a beautiful collage, infused with love and inspiration, is unmatched. In discovering my technique to create stunning collages, I have found a way to  express my hope for the world.

Kat

Kat Kleinman Art