Biography

Katy Biele is a Chilean-born mixed media artist based in Victoria, BC, on the traditional territories of the Lkwungen (Lekwungen) Peoples. Her work includes painting, watercolor, embroidery, and fiber-based installations. She combines these mediums to create textured, expressive pieces that explore themes of identity and belonging.

A central theme in her practice is the idea of home, shaped by her experience of living between Chile and Canada. This personal and cultural duality influences her use of materials, color, and form, allowing her to reflect on movement, memory, and connection.

Biele’s work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Textile Museum of Canada and the National Museum of Singapore. She was a finalist in the Salt Spring National Art Prize (2023/2024) and received 3rd Place in the People’s Choice Award. Her most recent installation was shown at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, Ontario.