About the Artist

Katie Klimacek is an illustrator and multidisciplinary artist based in Chicago, IL.
Katie grew up in Utica, New York and she has been exploring her world of strange and make-believe since she was a lil’ weirdo.

Her artwork is a blend of her signature, oddball humor, day-to-day observations, and inner thoughts. She is known for her screaming faces and large, bulging eyes that have
become the cornerstone of her work. her recent work has explored the idea of beauty and feminine representation by playing with imperfect proportions, blemishes, and double chins.

Some people find them strange, but Katie finds them rather delightful.

Katie prides herself on her diy sensibilities and ability to improvise with non-conventional materials such as installation foam, recycled fabric, and just straight-up trash. She strongly believes that art should be accessible and affordable to all and uses reclaimed materials to help keep her cost low and regularly drops “free art” around the city

Katie invites you into her world of strange and ugly creations, encourages you to find beauty in the unconventional, and hopes you too follow the weird!