Cata Cayon

Based in the Colombian countryside near the Sisga Reservoir, I am a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores emotional landscapes through the lens of nature and animal symbolism. My paintings often portray fauna as expressive characters — silent storytellers that embody personal anecdotes, memories, or reflections of people I’ve encountered throughout life.

Each piece emerges from an intuitive and layered process, blending bold colors, textured brushwork, and narrative hints that invite viewers to interpret their own stories. Animals in my work are not just subjects — they are metaphors, vessels of emotion, and masks through which I explore vulnerability, transformation, and the complexity of human experience.

Working mainly with acrylic and mixed media on canvas, I create visual worlds that feel both vibrant and contemplative. My practice is deeply connected to the act of observation — of nature, of others, and of the inner self.

Beyond the studio, I design and facilitate creative workshops focused on connection and expression through collaborative art-making. These encounters nurture my belief that art is not only a personal journey, but a bridge between people and the unseen layers of their own experience.

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Bachelor in Fine Arts (BFA). Major in Graphic Design, Minor in Typography
University of the Arts, Philadelphia, USA 2001

April 2023
Colombian Artists in Tokyo
ARCOT / Instituto Cervantes
Tokyo, Japan

March 2023
La Paz Ante Tus Ojo
Congress of the Republic of Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia

December 2022
Christmas Art Room
Cúrcuma Art Center / San Felipe Open
Bogotá, Colombia

December 2022
Art Expo All Stars
All Stars Tattoo Legends
Bogotá, Colombia

November 2022
Art and Senses
Cúrcuma Art Center / San Felipe Open
Bogotá, Colombia

October 2022
Artist´s Collective
ARCOT Gallery
Bogotá, Colombia

October 2022
NFT EXPO
Zientte Design Store / LG OLED
Bogotá, Colombia

September 2022
Art Gallery
Kare Design Store
Bogotá, Colombia

July-August 2022
Artrade NFT Expo
Avenida Chile Mall
Bogotá, Colombia

July 2022
Blockchain Summit NFT Expo
Panamá Convention Center
Panamá City, Panamá

June 2022
Artsies Collective NFT
Virtual Gallery
Metaverse

May 2022
Nest Exposition
Cúrcuma Art Center / San Felipe Open
Bogotá, Colombia

April 2022
The Colors Of Colombia
French Alliance, Chicó Gallery
Bogotá, Colombia

October 2021
30 Artists Collective
ARCOT Gallery
Bogotá, Colombia


October 2020
Contemporary Art Biennial of Armenia
Armenia, Colombia
February 2020

Tokyo Artist´s Collective
ARCOT Gallery
Bogotá, Colombia

September 2019
ARTBO
National Museum Store Stand
Bo...