Katie Geppert

Katie Geppert is an Australian visual artist creating watercolour portraiture and abstract landscapes. Born in Brisbane, Queensland, Geppert attended painting lessons at a young age. She went on to study film and design before relocating to Melbourne in 2004 to work as a graphic designer.

During her travels in 2005, Geppert rediscovered her passion for painting. In 2008, she began to tour in a band and create merchandising and album covers for various bands. In 2015, her watercolours caught the attention of American fashion designer Virgil Abloh. It resulted in collaborations on Off-White products, billboards, storefront exteriors, and media campaigns. Abloh featured Geppert's work on garments in his 2019 exhibition, "Figures of Speech," at the (MCA) Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.

In 2018, Geppert showcased her work in a panel discussion at ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image). Geppert has curated successful solo exhibitions at Pulse and Polyester Records. She has participated in group shows at Off The Kerb Gallery and Honey Bones Gallery.

Katie Geppert currently resides in Melbourne, Australia. She continues to explore themes of identity and purpose. Geppert derives creative influence from pop culture, nature, and personal experiences.