Kaitlin Walsh

Using inspiration from both the form and function of human anatomy, my paintings explore the obscure, dynamic beauty hidden within the body. Through my studies, I have found that the human interior looks deceptively chaotic and haphazard. In reality, every inch of the body is put together in a defined and methodical way, making possible both the functions of which we are all capable, and also the uniqueness of every individual. Yet these capabilities, and the intricate structures that make them possible, are often disregarded: We consider the activities of the body background noise and fail to marvel at their power. But what if we could find the profound in the seemingly mundane? My work seeks to do this by unearthing the stories inherent to our anatomy. I hope to inspire a tradition of respect and appreciation for the overlooked.

2012 | MS at University of Illinois at Chicago, Biomedical Visualization Program
3.78/4.00, magna cum laude
2008 | BA at Marquette University, Advertising major, Biological Sciences minor
3.75/4.00, magna cum laude

One of A Kind Art Show | Booth 2077 | Chicago, IL
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654
December 5-8 2024


A Better Way to Go | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center
North, 440 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98109
Opening February 28th, 2024


GALEX 56 | Galesburg Community Arts Center
349 E Main St, Galesburg, IL 61401
April 1 - May 6, 2023

WVA Perspectives 2023 | Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts
51 Sheboygan St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
March 2 - April 15, 2023

Wisconsin Visual Artists UW Health Exhibition | American Family Children’s Hospital
1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
August 29 - September 23, 2022

Exquisite Anatomy | SSM Health Monroe Hospital
515 22nd Ave, Monroe, WI 53566
May - August 2022

Voice and Visions Art Show | The Art Center Highland Park
On display August 14 - September 26 2020
Outdoor Artist’s Reception: Friday, September 11 2020 | 5:30-8pm

Anatomy of the Senses (Solo Exhibition) | Beréskin Gallery
967 State St, Bettendorf, IA
Opening Night: Friday, Feb 7 2020 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Food & music provided!
February 2020

Rock Island Art Guild's 41st Fine Arts Exhibition (Group Exhibition) | FIGGE Art Museum
Davenport, IA
Awards Ceremony: Thursday, Feb 6, 2020 | 5-8 pm
January 18 - Ap...