Best of Design Voices: Katarina Thorsen (Visual Artist, Writer, Creative Engagement Facilitator)

Katarina is a visual artist, writer, illustrator, and researcher, having published her first book, Drawn Together – Maintaining Connections and Navigating Life’s Challenges with Art, in 2013. Her ongoing project, a graphic novel titled Salt Green Death, explores a true family saga based in Vancouver, BC, stemming from her volunteer work on the Babes in the Woods Cold Case Task Force.

She has worked in various environments, including custody centers, community programs, care facilities, and educational institutions. Her artwork is featured in private collections across North America and Europe, and her interactive art events and street art encourage public participation in the creative process.