Yaki Kat

My current practice is inspired by raw emotion, sacred rage, and personal revolution.

As the world experiences concurrent global crises, much of society is becoming overwhelmed, overstimulated, desensitized, and under-reactive to their personal environments - both internally and externally. My work as an artist is to inspire my audience to reclaim their autonomy starting from the most direct sources: their bodies and identities. Through pole dance, experimental movement, and visual media, I present unapologetic expressions of shadowed emotions, demonstrating that embracing one’s authentic and uncensored self is not entirely unsafe.

BA Communication Studies from San Francisco State University 2019

2015 Crocker Art Museum Self Portrait Student Showcase
2025 Every Woman Biennial NYC