• My body of work spans 2D media, mainly painting and drawing, to investigate the themes of identity and sexuality. In playing with surrealism and subtle abstractions, I aim to encourage viewers out of their own sense of reality.

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  • Foregrounding an interest in portraiture, I examine the ways we construct our ideas of self, paying close attention to both the underlying and overt influences of societal expectations. As a queer and non-binary person raised in Indiana, I have found myself in a state of constantly teasing apart my true identity from the one I was socialized to inhabit growing up. In exploring my own construction of self, I play close attention to both the underlying and overt influences of societal expectations that persist in the current climate.

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  • In portraying this exploration of identity, I hope to create a space that allows for others to deepen their introspection, empowering them to present themselves more authentically.

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About the Artist

Katie Faust (they/them) is a queer and non-binary artist located in Indy. They are a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington with a Bachelors in Studio Art and an Art History minor. Their work has been shown in the Indianapolis Art Center in Broad Ripple, Indiana and at Indiana University-Bloomington.

Faust’s work focuses on cultivating a sense of self beyond heteronormative expectations surrounding sexuality and gender. Through their exploration of personal identity and acceptance, they aim to create a space that encourages admirers to challenge their perceptions of self and embrace their authentic expression.