Kathrin is an award-winning photographer and visual storyteller. She has a passion and eye for unique stories and presents them in a way that intrigues and inspires the audience. She works on self-initiated projects energized by what inspires herself in the world that surrounds her – the topics are divers. Kathrin has exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions in New Zealand and abroad. She enjoys collaborating with artist of other disciplines to intensify the story she is telling.
Her show ‘Full Moon Kingdom’ was one of the leading visual arts events of the Auckland Arts Festival 2016 and Kathrin’s exhibition FADE was showcased in four renowned galleries in 2016 / 2017.
‘I take photographs of moments and stories that captivate and have meaning to me. I am not tied to a singular genre or style. Exploring genres and styles reflects my curiosity, love for change and all 'new'. Most of my photographs are grounded in people and moods. By being present in the moment and responding to what unfolds around me without preconception I try to capture images that are honest, empathic and real. That’s what I want to catch – reality in all its facets. Instead of setting up poses, I wait for actuality by fading in the background. That’s when I feel I become one with my subject and am able to catch emotions and sentiments. That’s when I feel really excited.’
E X H I B I T I O N S
Solo Exhibitions
28 Mar - 29 Apr 22 Allpress STUDIO | Auckland | QUEENS
03 Oct -19 Nov 18 Q Theatre | Auckland | BODY & SOUL
22 July – 25 Aug 17 Depot Artspace | Devonport, Auckland | FADE
27 Feb – 2 Apr 17 Whangarei Art Museum (WAM) | FADE
22 Dec – 29 Jan 17 No 1 Parnell gallery, Rawene Hokianga | FADE
13 Sep – 27 Nov 16 The Pah Homestead, Wallace Arts Trust, Auckland | FADE | Auckland Artweek Auckland
Feb | Mar 2016 SILO6 gallery, Wynard Quarter, Auckland | FULL MOON KINGDOM | Auckland Arts Festival
August 2011 Lopdell House Gallery, Titirangi, Auckland | Close up Te Waka Huia
June 2011 shed^10 gallery, Auckland | BODY & SOUL
October 2010 Artstation Toi Tu Gallery, Ponsonby, Auckland | Close up Te Waka Huia
June 2010 Lake House Arts Centre, Takapuna, Auckland | Close up Te Waka Huia
Group exhibitions
Mar 2013 The Loft at Liz’s Gallery, Los Angeles | Official MOPLA exhibition | One Shot: Spaces
Dec 2005 Heritage Award Exhibition, NZ Academy of Fine Arts, Wellington
P U B L I C A T I O N S
‘Art New Zealand’ magazine edition #160 summer 2016 / 2017 – featuring FADE
Significant photographic contribution: 'Ka Mau te Wehi: Taking Kapa Haka to the World' by Bradford Haami: Best Maori biography of the year award 2013
A W A R D S
Sep 2022 | Winner Official Selection | International Photography Awards, Los Angeles | ORA
Sep 2021 | Honorable Mention |International Photography Awards, Los Angeles | QUEENS
Sep 2019 | Honorable Mention | International Photography Awards, Los Angeles | Category - Street photography | The Perfect Moment
Apr 2018 | Honorable Mention | International Photography Awards, Los Angeles | One Shot: Harmony - People | He kākano ahau i ruia mai i Rangiātea - Hawaiki TŪ
Jan 2015 | Honorable Mention | International Photography Awards, Los Angeles | Perception category | Self Portrait of Home
Sep 2014 | Winning Image – Top 45 – Historic Architecture | Honorable Mention – International Photography Awards | Series on study on Northland churches: ‘Our Quiet Treasures’
Sep 2014 | Honorable Mention | International Photography Awards, Los Angeles | 27 000 submissions from 104 countries | Category Fine Art – Still Life | WhatTheStormLeftBehind
Mar 2013 | Winning image – Top 25
International Photography Awards, Los Angeles | One Shot: Spaces – For ‘Float in Motion’ | ‘Live’ Photograph of Royal New Zealand Ballet
Sep 2012 | Honorable Mention
International Photography Awards, Los Angeles | Category – Moving images | For trailer ‘Green Fire Islands’ edited with the footage of cinematographer Alun Bollinger
Sep 2012 | Honorable Mention | International Photography Awards, Los Angeles | Category – Music | Photo series for ‘The Latin Soul – Jennifer Zea’ nominated for best NZ Jazz album 2013
Aug 2011 | Honorable Mention
International Photography Awards, Los Angeles | Category – Editorial ‘Body & Soul’ | For a series of dance photographs from Kathrin’s exhibition ‘Body & Soul’
Aug 2011 | Honorable Mention
International Photography Awards, Los Angeles | Category – People Portrait | For portrait of artist Min Kim
Aug 2008 | Honorable Mention
International Photography Awards, Los Angeles | Category – Music | For a photographic series on TAONGA PUORO – Maori Singing Treasures