Katie Keough

I never truly thought of myself as an artist until I began using art as a tool for survival in my journey through grief. After the death of a close relative, I forged my path as an artist through my experiences with art therapy and abstract expressionism. It wasn't until grief had consumed my soul that I was able to put brush to canvas and it truly saved my life in every way.

My first series, '5 Stages of Grief', explores the painstaking realities of grief in relation to Dr. Elizabeth Kubler Ross' work. Featured in the BC Psychological Association's Piece of Mind Project, it embodied the spirit of my entrance into art as a means of healing and the message my work aims to deliver. My work heavily explores the grittiness of mental illness, focusing on anxiety and depression. The other facet explores the deep vulnerabilities of humanity from my journey with grief, to my experiences as a mixed race woman of colour. By sharing my story through art, I aim to encourage those who are suffering to find meaningful ways to release their pain.

My name is Katie Keough, I am an interdisciplinary artist exploring various mediums through the framework of art therapy. I split my time living and working between Vancouver, London and Milan as a...

I have completed a Bachelor of Arts in Critical Theory and Cultural Studies and in Counseling Psychology from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada.
I am currently working in the creative industry, while completing my Master of Counseling Psychology in Art Therapy.

Thrive Art Studio Mastermind 2018, 2019
Harbour Dance Academy 2010 - 2015
Vancouver Dance Academy 2000 - 2010
L.A Contemporary Dance Company
Arts Umbrella Professional Dance Program

I have exhibited my work in solo and group exhibitions throughout Canada, in Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto and in Europe. I am grateful to have my work found in the permanent collection of the Canadian Psychological Association, as well as, in private collections in the US, UK, Europe and in Australia.