Kathi Burke is an Irish artist, illustrator, designer and writer. She is also a Scorpio, a pedestrian and an eavesdropper.

Her work spans exhibitions, publishing, public campaigns and brand collaborations. Drawing inspiration from Irish culture, folklore, nature and everyday life, since 2012 she has illustrated over thirty non-fiction children’s books published in Ireland and abroad.

Alongside illustration commissions, her own practice explores collage, embroidery, painting, poetry and printmaking.

Based in Garter Lane Studios, Waterford, she is currently developing secretive personal projects while writing original stories, recording cover versions and speaking broken Gaeilge/Portuguese to her cats.