Mortals, 2024
charcoal and graphite on paper
the W I N D, 2023
charcoal, oil pastel and graphite on paper
“The train won't go any further—the wind.”
The train was traversing through the mountains, heading from one city to another. Suddenly, it came to a halt. The voice announced that the train wouldn't be able to proceed further due to the Wind. Thus, the train remained stationary for two days.
This incident occurred during Katja's journey in Xinjiang, China in 2018. Since then, it has served as a catalyst for her contemplation on freedom, bound by the perpetually stuck train and the trapped travelers within.
Diver, 2023
charcoal, pastel and graphite on paper
50 x 40 cm
Maxim, 2023
oil pastels and pencils on paper
24 x 35cm
Arrival, 2023
oil pastels and pencils on paper
It arrives. It descends and fills our bodies, altering our souls. No matter what, it strives to reach the meeting place where something terrible is about to happen.
This project explores the connection between our emotions and the reality that surrounds us.
Self-portrait, 2023
charcoal and pencils on paper
20 x 28cm
