Artist Statement 
Growing up, animals have always played a big role in my life; whether that was helping out on farms, visiting elephant sanctuaries in Asia or getting lost in David Attenborough documentaries for hours. I feel so lucky to have had so many first hand experiences with magnificent and striking animals. 

​My work strives to draw attention to and remind us of the beauty and importance of animals, and the active role we all play in helping to conserve them and their habitats. I use abstract and representational techniques to connect the subject and background with the intent of demonstrating the interconnectedness of the world around us and the ethereal significance these animals have on our lives.

Bio
Katie-Mai is a contemporary artist of English and Chinese heritage. Born and raised in the Cotswolds, UK, she currently lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, son and corgi. Always creating from a young age, Katie-Mai enjoys playing with different media, textures and styles and her work seeks to explore color and form. Katie-Mai holds four degrees, none of which are art focused and despite not initially starting a career as an artist, she has developed both her drawing and painting skills and abilities over the years.

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