Kat Noonan

Artist Bio

“My work is about allowing uncensored access to feelings of grief and loss, joy and peace,
broken and whole, without attachment to anything specific. It's before language, beyond thought.”

The Influence of Danish Heritage

Kat Noonan was born in 1961 in Canada to a German father and a Danish mother. Following her parents' divorce in 1970, she relocated to Denmark with her mother, older sister, and two younger brothers. Initially, Kat was unfamiliar with her mother's family and struggled with the Danish language. The family's challenging circumstances were further compounded when, just a few months after their arrival, Kat's six-year-old brother tragically passed away in a traffic accident. Consequently, the family moved back to Canada and returned to Denmark about a year later. Kat's early life was marked by chaos and frequent transitions between schools.

Upon settling in Denmark, Kat and her sister enrolled in school where they dedicated themselves to learning Danish. The initial culture shock gradually faded, and their memories of Canada became more distant.

Kat Noonan's artistic sensibilities have been deeply influenced by her Danish heritage, particularly the renowned emphasis on design ...