“My journey as an artist consists of endless exploration and experimentation.
Born in Mexico, my heritage and roots inspire most of my subjects. I am influenced by artists such as Rufino Tamayo, Guillermo Ceniceros, Luis Barragán, and Francisco Toledo.
The richness of the Mexican culture frees my work, and I reinterpret reality by introducing abstract elements to my compositions.
I am fascinated by using different materials in my art. I work in mixed media using acrylics, gesso, ink, collage, oil pastels, and charcoal on surfaces like canvas, wood, or paper.
And now, I am exploring Natural Printing on silk.”
— Katya Lebrija
What People Are Saying…
"When I experience Katya’s work, I am immediately pulled in. Often times I see the influence of her Mexican heritage. Her subject matter is passionate. It speaks of what matters to her. There is curiosity about what the work is saying. It keeps me coming back and wanting to see more"
— Claudia Mengel, Artist and Painting Teacher. Westport, CT
"What a beautiful, cohesive show! Great colors and themes and creative explorations. Congratulations on this beautiful work."
— Leona Frank, Art Teacher. Westport, CT
"I found myself visiting the exhibit every day to enjoy your paintings, so I decided I had to get one of your pieces to bring your colors back home with me."
— Lisa Krissoff Boehm, Ph.D. Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Manhattanville College. Purchase, NY
"Nice work! It is wonderfully refreshing to discover a new talent with a palette of vibrant colors so bold, spatial abstraction so thoughtfully conceptualized, congratulations."
— Dr. Philip Eliasoph, Professor of Art History, Fairfield University. Fairfield, CT