ABOUT
In late 2023, she was part of Lamplights AVL local artist residency program called “The Residency @ 821” in West Asheville. For two weeks, she transformed the vibrant loft into a gallery to showcase her first solo exhibition, marking a significant milestone in her artistic career. As part of this evolving narrative, select pieces from her exhibition found a new audience in 2024 at the “Eagle Market Streets Development” in Downtown Asheville, where the work was featured in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month until January 2025. Undoubtedly, her most recent impactful contribution to the local art scene was the “ReClaim The R.A.D.” group show benefit, which she co-curated with The Czart Gallery. In the aftermath of tropical storm Helene, which devastated Asheville’s River Arts District, this exhibit was a beacon of hope, aimed at aiding local artists and supporting charity relief efforts. It not only provided a platform for artists to share their stories during a challenging time but also fostered a sense of community and resilience that brought out over 200 people on opening night, to get together for the first art show after the flood.
When not immersed in her own artistic practice, she dedicates time to assisting fellow artists with different types of projects in the community. Her commitment to a creative career remains unwavering as she thrives in crafting unforgettable, educational, and inspiring experiences for both art enthusiasts and fellow artists.
Katt Naz Viloria is a Venezuelan-born, American-raised multidisciplinary artist who undertakes an impressive and thought-provoking exploration of various art forms, making it challenging to categorize her diverse, innovative, and ever-evolving body of work. She delves deeply into themes of intuition, self-reflection, immigration, individuality, mysticism, and pressing social issues. Meticulously weaving these profound elements into a rich tapestry that resonates with both personal and collective human experiences.
In 2022, she was part of the LGBTQIA+ photography exhibit "This Skin I'm In", which aimed to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices in the South. The exhibit started in Asheville and traveled to several southern cities, including Johnson City, TN, and Southwest Virginia Community College, where it coincided with the opening of their LGBTQIA+ center. In 2023, it moved to the “KCKCC Gallery” in Kansas City, broadening its influence. Unfortunately, a much-anticipated showing in Moscow at the “OpenArt Queer Art Festival” was canceled the day of, highlighting ongoing difficulties for the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide. In 2022, she took part in the city of Asheville and Buncombe County’s new project "Art In The Heart," aimed to improve Pack Square Park’s presence. Her installation, "Haus Of Hues," was a collaboration with nature made to celebrate all colors of the spectrum. Later that year she received the 2022-23 Artist Support Grant from ArtsAVL, joining 24 recognized regional artists.
