Katie Holten

Katie Holten is an acclaimed Irish visual artist and environmental activist known for her work that bridges art and ecological awareness. She was born in Dublin and is deeply inspired by nature, especially trees, which play a central role in her art. Holten's work often includes drawings, installations, and public artworks. She represented Ireland at the 50th Venice Biennale in 2003 and has exhibited her work internationally. Holten is renowned for creating the “Tree Alphabet,” a unique language where each letter corresponds to a tree. Through her art, she encourages a dialogue on climate change and environmental stewardship.