ABOUT
Katt Naz Viloria is a Venezuelan-born, American-raised multidisciplinary artist who undertakes an impressive and thought-provoking exploration of various art forms, making it challenging to categorize her diverse, innovative, and ever-evolving body of work. She delves deeply into themes such as intuition, self-reflection, immigration, individuality, mysticism, and pressing social issues. Meticulously weaving these profound elements into a rich tapestry that resonates with both personal and collective human experiences.
In 2022, she was part of the LGBTQIA+ photography exhibit "This Skin I'm In", which aimed to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices in the South. The exhibit started in Asheville and traveled to several southern cities, including Johnson City, TN, and Southwest Virginia Community College, where it coincided with the opening of their LGBTQIA+ center. In 2023, it moved to the “KCKCC Gallery” in Kansas City, broadening its influence. Unfortunately, a much-anticipated showing in Moscow at the “OpenArt Queer Art Festival” was canceled the day of, highlighting ongoing difficulties for the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide. In 2022, she took part in a project for the city of Asheville and Buncombe County named "Art In The Heart," aimed at improving Pack Square Park’s presence. Her installation, "Haus Of Hues," was a collaboration with nature made to celebrate all colors of the spectrum. She also received the 2022-23 Artist Support Grant from ArtsAVL, joining 24 recognized regional artists.
In late 2023, she got into Lamplights AVL’s local artist residency called “The Residency @ 821” in West Asheville. For two weeks, she transformed this vibrant loft into a gallery to showcase her first solo exhibition, marking a significant milestone in her artistic career. As part of this evolving narrative, select pieces from her exhibition found a new audience in 2024 at the “Eagle Market Streets Development” in Downtown Asheville, where the work was featured in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month until January 2025. Undoubtedly, her most recent impactful contribution to the local art scene was the “ReClaim The R.A.D.” group show benefit, which she co-curated with The Czart Gallery. In the aftermath of tropical storm Helene, which devastated Asheville’s River Arts District, this exhibit was a beacon of hope, aimed at aiding local artists and supporting charity relief efforts. It not only provided a platform for artists to share their stories during a challenging time but also fostered a sense of community and resilience that brought out over 300 people on opening night weeks after the flood.
When not immersed in her own artistic practice, she dedicates her time to assisting fellow artists, art productions, alongside planning the next out of the box art show. With seven years of experience in the industry, her commitment to a creative career remains unwavering as she thrives in crafting unforgettable, educational, and inspiring experiences for both art enthusiasts and fellow artists, bridging the gap between creation and community engagement.