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 Katherine Kisa was born in Nairobi, Kenya. Her family lived in various countries as
her father’s United Nations diplomatic post moved him from country to country. The family eventually settled in the United States.
Kisa graduated from the University of Toronto in Canada with a degree in Biology
and Physical Anthropology. She also attended Emory University in Atlanta for graduate studies in Biology. She is a self-taught artist who has devoted her art to
exploring the patterns and rhythms of her cultural roots in deeply textured mixed media works.
The artist has had a number of exhibitions since 1996. They include solo exhibits at
the Metro Gallery, the National Academies of the Sciences, and the Dumbarton Gallery, all in Washington, D.C. She has also participated in several group shows which include the High Museum of Art Invitational Exhibit, “Points of Entry: Conflicts, Acculturation, and Identity”.
Her work has won numerous awards and prizes and was featured on the cover of the book “Capturing Sound: How Technology Has Changed Music” by David Katz (University of California Press).
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