Learn more about Katherine Alexander’s current exhibition, Hatchless Flight, currently on view in the Main Galleries.

Katherine Alexander is a modern artist in the ancient art of pysanky. Born in upstate New York, Katherine learned this folk art in the traditional way, from her mother while sharing a candle and awaiting spring. Her academic background includes a Bachelor's from Kansas State University and a Master of Arts, graduating Cum Laude, from Webster University.

Professionally, Katherine’s artwork has been exhibited from Florida to California in galleries and exhibits. She is a “Pysanky USA Master Artist” and has had her work displayed in the “Pysanky Museum” of Kolomyia Ukraine.  She shares her passion for pysanky with a dedicated online community, producing a popular "Pysanka of the Week" video series for over half a million followers across her social media platforms.

Katherine is committed to elevating this craft to fine art status and is one of only a few pysanky artists pursuing juried art fairs and gallery exhibits. Her awards include “Best of Show” at Art St. Louis, “Blick Outstanding Artist” at Laumeier Art Fair, and “Second Place” at Columbia Art in the Park. She continues to explore the artistic possibilities of this medium, pushing boundaries while honoring the rich cultural heritage of pysanky.