Description

Katie Southworth is an internationally collected abstract artist, bestselling author, and public speaker based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Her work is characterized by vibrant colors and geometric abstraction, aiming to promote mindfulness, joy, and mental well-being. Southworth’s art has been exhibited at international art fairs, including Aqua Art Miami during Art Basel Week, and featured in publications such as Vanity Fair London, Colby Magazine, and Create! Magazine .

Originally from Darien, Connecticut, Southworth graduated from Colby College with bachelor’s degrees in Studio Art and Psychology. She received the Charles Hovey Pepper Prize for her work in the 2016 Senior Capstone Exhibition. She later earned a Master’s in Teaching from the Tufts School of the Museum of Fine Arts in 2018. After teaching elementary art in Boston Public Schools for three years, she transitioned to a full-time art career in 2021 .

In April 2024, Southworth published her first book, Dr. Roy G. Biv; Healing One Colorful Painting at a Time, An Artist’s Journey to Hope and Joy, available on Amazon. She donates a percentage of her art sales annually to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, reflecting her commitment to mental health advocacy .