Catie Blickhahn

Artist Statement:

I create to make better the world I live in, to present a confidence and realism that inspires people to join in as leaders for maintaining and improving the community around us through my jewelry and video work. My work is the intersection of my passions for art history, popular and geek culture, and economic empowerment in my community.

Bio:

Art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My parents always encouraged me to be creative and crafty. I made my first piece of jewelry when I was 12, and sold a piece for the first time when I was 15. I was home-schooled through high-school, where my mom helped me learn entrepreneurial skills to continue selling my art. I graduated from Pueblo Community College in May 2018 with an Associates Degree in Studio Art emphasizing in Jewelry and Metal Work. From there, I transferred to CSU-Pueblo where I obtained my BFA (Video and Photography emphasis) with minors in Marketing and Honors in May 2021. I now work as an Adjunct Instructor at Pueblo Community College teaching the art of Jewelry Design and Metalwork.