KATIE HEFELE

Katie Hefele  works in grids and constructs complex imagery that is both abstracted and identifiable.  Sometimes inspired by stained glass designs and logic-based imagery, sometimes focusing on the world of animals, Katie often begins the drawing process by outlining her surface.  Hefele then carefully applies color to balance the movement of the viewer’s eye through the geometric shapes.  Her work is a wonderful mix of color, constraint, and optimism.  Each defined area in the picture plane creates another chance to reflect and move towards creating a more complex understanding of color, mood, characters, and space.  In early 2026, Katie also co-curated an exhibition entitled, “Acts of Devotion” in the Northside gallery.