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La Chingadera Gringa

“We live in a time when there dawns upon us a realization that the people on the other side of the

About Me



My name is Kat (Katherine) and I am a 36 year old artist and single-mom living in San Antonio, Texas. I am an international visual artist (meaning I have also shown outside the USA, lol) working with my love of mixed-media, assemblage, found-object inspired jewelry...collage and digital art as well. I have exhibited my work internationally...other that the US, in Italy and Mexico. My artwork ranges from digital hybrids,found object art... to unique mixed media pieces as well as unusual one-of-a-kind jewelry. I am a mother to 6 1/2 year old twins (a boy and a girl), who are the joy of my life. Children can definitely teach you how to enjoy the simple things in life (which most of us 'grown-ups' tend to forget..or overlook quite easily.(including myself.))...My children teach me...to re-discover the feeling of fascination of things we sometimes take for granted.I walk to and from places....observing what I might find on the ground...attractive shapes, pieces of worn metal...which all eventually end up in an art piece. I am always...looking. So, there you have it in a nutshell...definitely an eccentric old soul! I am also looking for artists, musicians, writers, jewelry designers of any genre to keep in contact and network with. I am always looking for intelligent new friends...creative souls from all artistic genres....and unique individuals! I believe in a common phrase I am sure you have heard in some point of your life..."Treat one as you would expect them to treat you." Of course, we are all not perfect....but, if you need more elaboration...you might have a bit of a problem. “We live in a time when there dawns upon us a realization that the people on the other side of the mountain are not made up exclusively of redheaded devils responsible for all the evil on this side of the mountain” ~C.JungIM.aspx?friendid=73378224">chosen fallen - faces

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My Interests

I am a proud member of the SAN ANTONIO CRAFT MAFIA...great bunch of creative girls! I also spend much of my time doing things with my twins...I also am pretty big into collecting old vinyls for my record player....yes, I said RECORD PLAYER! Since the majority of my art deals with found objects...I love to venture into antique stores, flea markets....collect old tools to actually use creating my art...I have an OBSESSIVE habit of collecting antique handwritten letters and journals....so much more if you want to know!

I'd like to meet:

meet other artists,creative individuals, new friends, honest people...

Music:

I have a wide range... Anne Lennox, Sting, Zucchero, Amadeo Minghi, Federico Aubele, Grupo Fantasma, Tori Amos, Ekova, Korn, Zoe Keating, Poe, Roberta Flack, Bonnie Raitt, Peter Gabriel, Ane Brun, Sigur Ros, PJ Harvey, Lhasa, Lila Downs, Chavela Vargas, Willie Nelson, Billie Holliday, Carla Bruni,Tina Dico, Eros Ramazotti, Mina, Banco de Gaia, Cesaria Evora, David Grey, Ibrahim Ferrer, Psapp, Salif Kieta, Tosca, Conjure One, Moby, The Corrs, Kate Bush, Mercedes Sosa, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Tracy Chapman,....

Movies:

I love old black and white classics ...old European flicks too!

Television:

I love the old twilight zone episodes, X-Files

Books:

art related books

Heroes:

My mother, grandmother, the father of my twins who has battled and WON two forms of cancer and STILL ...is winning, St. Joan of Arc, Joseph Cornell....

My Blog

I need YOUR help...ARTISTIC Opinion... Suggestions Posted!

  *all new posted suggestions since this original post are in bold below!* I just posted this bulletin earlier this evening. I would totally enjoy your thoughts and ideas as my friend. THERE IS N...
Posted by La Chingadera Gringa on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:29:00 PST

Etsy.com...2 years ago..First major INSULT regarding my art!!! LOL!

Ok...just went through some old emails via etsy.com...where I received my first really BAD insult regarding my art. Haha, funny...I remember calling Myriam...and going through the whole..."what the he...
Posted by La Chingadera Gringa on Mon, 12 May 2008 02:43:00 PST

I’m getting MARRIED! Woo-hoo!

Some of you may absolutely FREAK. Ok...so, freak! I’m getting married! So, you have seen my top friend ’Hiro’, well for those with questions here’s a bit more about him. We hav...
Posted by La Chingadera Gringa on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:30:00 PST

My art in The Current: Art and Persuasion: Feminine in Flux

Here’s an article featured in The Current which includes a write-up on my artwork for "Art and Persuasion: Feminine in Flux" held at the downtown Central Library for Women’s History Month!...
Posted by La Chingadera Gringa on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:49:00 PST

The Fool

There was this girl...Once full of life, passion, hopes and desires.Bumpy roads...many she has had,Yet still, she still...Understood.She came to realize...true love, trust, understanding,is hard to fi...
Posted by La Chingadera Gringa on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:39:00 PST

Art Collaboration with Matt Messinger from Houston

On November 11th I drove from SA, after participating in Stitch in Austin....boy, was I exhausted! I met Matt here through myspace awhile back, and was blown away by his art, his style and use with th...
Posted by La Chingadera Gringa on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:31:00 PST

My business...ARTKATSTUDIO in The Austin Chronicle!!!!

My business...ARTKATSTUDIO in the Austin Chronicle today!!I am soooooo happy! My business (my found object oriented art and jewelry was mentioned in the Austin Chronicle today for STITCH! YAY!Check it...
Posted by La Chingadera Gringa on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:17:00 PST

On SA Living Today 10 AM..The San Antonio Craft Mafia!

Patti and I today did a spot today on TV for THe San Antonio Craft Mafia...with our members creative Halloween tablescape along with two stamp-style easy and family friendly projects!!!View it HERE!Af...
Posted by La Chingadera Gringa on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:02:00 PST

THE DIY FACTORY in The CURRENT and 210SA!!!!!

Check out the awesome article that was in The Current 10/17/2007 on The DIY FACTORY!!! Yea Baby!The DIY Factory in SA Current!!!! DIY Factory in the CURRENT+210SAIn this week's CURRENT, is an artic...
Posted by La Chingadera Gringa on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:47:00 PST

Wild Boys + The Girls Room Exhibition

Come by ROBOT GALLERY this First Friday to see some awesome art! I have several new pieces that have not been in a show yet! Come take a peek!...
Posted by La Chingadera Gringa on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:01:00 PST