Catherine Restrepo is a photographer from Bogotá, Colombia, now based in New Orleans, Louisiana, who documents the material culture of urban environments through a social science lens, capturing spaces in their natural state to reveal real-world environments without any intervention. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Historic Preservation at Tulane University, her passion for understanding and preserving the past is matched by her adventurous nature as a rescue and nitrox scuba diver. Interested in social sciences, she digs into the complexities of human societies, exploring the intersection of the natural and built environment, human activity, and economic forces—from religious architecture to industrial heritage, from vernacular storefronts to institutional spaces.

Catherine possesses a distinctive perspective on photography and art, viewing it as an expansive sphere with limitless possibilities. She sees all artistic expressions as catalysts of the environment and its interaction with humanity, on an individual and collective level. Through her work, she challenges conventional values, presenting incisive social and political critiques that resonate with the contemporary world.

Photography and photomontage are Catherine's mediums of choice, allowing her to transcend graphic compositions. Skillfully synthesizing these elements, Catherine elevates the mood and infuses psychological depth into her storytelling. Restrepo's visual documentation method combines architectural precision with ethnographic sensitivity. She experiments with old styles and techniques, seamlessly integrating new technologies and careful attention to detail. In doing so, she captures the essence of her subjects, enriching her work with layers of meaning and mystery.

Workshops led —

“Image Conceptualization”
Alliance Française,
Santa Marta, Colombia,
(2013)

“Genuine Fakes”
Autonomous University of the Caribbean, Barranquilla, Colombia
(2013)

“Cadavre Exquis”
University Jorge Tadeo Lozano,
Cartagena, Colombia
(2013)

“Collage As An Aesthetic Generator” Maldeojo
Cartagena, Colombia
(2013)

“[Fraud] As A Work of Art”
Modern Art Museum of Medellín
Medellín, Colombia
(2011)

Lectures & Talks —

“La Máquina Humana”
Propaganda 15
(2024)

“Propaganda Retrospectiva”
Propaganda 12
(2020)

“No Matter Where You Go…
There You Are”
School of Design/Loyola University
New Orleans, LA
(2018)

“Subversion And Trivialization: Photomontage/Collage From Two Antagonistic Representations”
Autonomous University Of The Caribbean Barranquilla, Colombia
(2013)

Exhibitions —

Transhumano | Propaganda 15 Barranquilla, Colombia, 2024

Todo Es Mentira | Propaganda 11 Barranquilla, Colombia, 2018

Distopía | Propaganda 8
Barranquilla, Colombia, 2015

Lumens 2015 | Galería Neebex
Bogotá, Colombia, 2015

Feria de Arte Odeón | Teatro Odeón
Bogotá, Colombia, 2013

Cortar, Pegar, Representar la Historia | Paideia
Bogotá, Colombia, 2013

Propaganda Gráfica | Propaganda 6 Barranquilla, Colombia, 2013

Thy will be done | Alliance Française
Santa Marta, Colombia, 2013

Thy will be done | Maldeojo
Cartagena, Colombia, 2013

LadyZorro | Bastardo
Bogota, Colombia, 2011

DoñaGloria Expolive | ArtHotel
Medellin, Colombia, 2009

Taxonomía Visceral | Casa Ensamble
Bogota, Colombia, 2009

Le Dur et Le Mou | Local Project
LIC, NY, 2008

Poster parade | TrueLove art Gallery
Savona, Italia; 2008

In printed publications —

Universo Centro (COL)
Proyecto Diseño (COL)
Revista Cambio (COL)
Revista Carrusel (COL)
Revista Shock (COL)
Revista Dinero (COL)
Periódico El Tiempo (COL)
Doña Gloria (COL)
Monoclab (SPAIN)
Fiesta del Té (COL)
Periódico El Universal (COL)
Periódico Hoy (COL)
Periódico El Informador (COL)
Periódico Arteria (COL)

In online publications —

The 22 Magazine (NY)
Neuroblasto (MX)
Tocayo (BR)
Fashion Radical (COL)
Revista Gavia (COL)
Yo soy la Maga (COL)
Colectivo Bicicleta (COL)
Absolut Network, America's & Spanish edition (MX-SPAIN)
Agenda Samaria (COL)
Dezeen (UK)