BIOGRAPHY

Cathycat is a multidisciplinary creative, designer and painter located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Born in 1989, she grew up in the suburbs of Paris, France in a multicultural city with various cultures and ethnicities. She comes from a traditional asian family, with Vietnamese, Cambodian and Chinese roots. That allows her to embrace diversity and multicultural background. She started to draw and paint with her sisters during her childhood.

She started her career in the 20’s as a graphic and digital designer, and became digital art director for over 10 years, working in Paris and Amsterdam for creative agencies. 

After few years working a 9-5 full-time Cathycat decided to reconnect with her first love: art. She graduated from Mastery Program in Milan Art Institute and has been painting professionally since then. She has always been fascinated and inspired by vivid colors, shapes, calligraphy, graphic patterns and defines her style as pop/electric with realistic portraits. She believes in the power of transformation and empowerment, wants the message in her work to “choose love over fear”. She wants to empower people to live your life at its fullest potential. 

She currently prepares some exhibitions in Europe, to showcase her first portfolio with the theme of “Friendship celebration”. 

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'LOVE OVER FEAR'

Through my art, I convey a message of bravery, inner strength and empowerment, confidence and transformation. Think big and allow yourself to dream. “Choose love over fear”.

I’m working with acrylics mainly that allows me to work faster and by layers, depicting boldness and boundless possibilities. Portraits are a deep expression of our souls.

I’m inspired by patterns and calligraphy from all over the world, inviting to explore a mosaic of cultures. 

Themes I like to express are love, confidence, self trust and support that women brought to my life. Women coming from different cultures, ethnicities and social background, are beautiful and hold a unique story. 

Through honouring their cultural heritage, women over the world find the courage to stand tall, speak their truths, design their own destinies. 

The portfolio is a tribute to my friends that are inspiring, uplifting and supportive throughout my life. I’m portraying the identity and culture of my friends coming from all over the world. Each person has a story to share, a background, a culture, a perspective. My friends always tell me that “Cathy, you are inspiring”. I want to thank each of my friend and say that what inspires me is simply… you! I love you.

ARTIST LIFE