About the Artist
Kate Keery is a representational oil painter based in Brooklyn, New York. She grew up in an idyllic coastal town in Massachusetts with her large family of seven, and moved to New York to pursue her career as an artist in 2022. Her playful, light-flooded scenes are driven by nostalgia; by her longing for the unfiltered wonder of intimate, perhaps even mundane moments that come to define who we are. They also reflect her deep gratitude for the connections we form through shared experiences from the moment we enter the world to when we leave it. Through her work, Keery conveys the simple joy of existence.
Keery’s work is marked by specific and deeply personal references, drawing from film photos she has taken through recent years, as well as old '90s film found tucked away in her parents' closet. Boldened with colorful hues and bright light, Keery’s pieces bring to life the warmth of these memories and the people who shaped them, while simultaneously amplifying shared human experiences. This allows for anyone who looks at the work, despite having not lived the exact same experience in the exact same place, to empathize with the scenes Keery so delicately breathes life into.
More recently, Keery’s work has been exploring the excitement of young-adulthood in a bustling city. Featuring blurry bar scenes, messy table scapes, and escapes to the hudson valley, the work encapsulates the unique experience of both yearning for the purpose the city gives its’ residents, while pointing at the sigh of relief they often feel when escaping it.
Keery has exhibited throughout the United States, including Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, and Chicago. Her work has been featured in Northshore Magazine, Vanity Fair UK, and Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine. In 2024, she was recognized among 30 of Saatchi Art’s “Rising Stars” as one of the top investment-worthy artists. In addition to her artistic practice, she has also illustrated a highly anticipated children’s book in partnership with a Massachusetts-based author. In 2025, she participated in her first Artist Residency in Fornelo, Portugal.