aboutKaty Itter is an interdisciplinary artist based in New York. Working primarily in fiber-based media, she translates traditional craft into subversive compositions, exploring themes of control, obsession, and cultural expectations of femininity. Her work blends slow, repetitive labor with subtle humor and 90s-inspired aesthetics, creating pieces that feel beautiful yet slightly strange.
Itter has exhibited at La Luz de Jesus Gallery (Los Angeles) and The Untitled Space (New York), and her work has been featured in Create Magazine’s 2020 Women’s Edition. She holds an MFA in Sculpture from SUNY New Paltz, where she is currently an adjunct professor. Artist StatementI enjoy elevating materials and composing forms in unexpected ways. I work primarily in fiber-based media, translating fully planned compositions into meticulous handwork to expand these processes beyond their expected roles. I sometimes incorporate alternative materials or photographic references to introduce a subtle realism, challenging fiber art’s traditional association with decoration.
My work is driven by a desire for control, obsession, and precision. I explore how perfection functions as both a personal impulse and a cultural demand, particularly within expectations of femininity. Through slow, repetitive labor and carefully executed processes, I investigate how these ideas can be embedded within materials historically associated with labor and ornamentation. Humor and nostalgia quietly inflect the work, weaving irreverence into its playful forms and 90’s-inspired visuals. I want the work to feel beautiful yet slightly strange, offering recognition and warmth for those who feel othered, while inviting a quiet intimacy that reflects the care embedded in its making. |