Kat Hernden

Kat Hernden is a self-taught artist whose work has been exhibited in both Canada and the United States. Exhibitions and Art Fairs include the Rotunda Gallery, Kitchener City Hall; Idea Exchange, Cambridge; and the Centre for International Governance Innovation, Waterloo; Toronto Outdoor Art Fair and the Other Art Fair, Chicago. In 2024 Hernden completed her first mural for the DTK Art Walk. As part of her creative expression, Hernden has incorporated her lifelong passion for the needle arts into her painting practice. Together this interdisciplinary practice has resulted in a meditative process, which has become central to Hernden’s work. Her unique approach and unwavering dedication have earned her recognition and admiration within the art community. Hernden currently works out of Globe Studios, Kitchener.

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Drawing inspiration from the intricate patterns found in nature, architecture, and even bathroom floors, my art practice centers on creating bold, mixed-media geometric paintings. Each work begins with precise hard-edge masking techniques, producing clean lines and sharply defined shapes. I then integrate hand-sewn embroidery thread, adding texture, depth, and a subtle human element that contrasts with the rigidity of the paint. This combination of painting and stitching creates a dynamic interplay between precision and imperfection, and forges a captivating intersection between art and craft.