ABOUT

bio

Katherine Oktober Matthews is a writer and photographer with an active interest in the intimate relationship individuals have with their own flaws. Drawing from a diverse background with a university degree in psychology and a work history in IT, her creative productions are often multimedia.

Originally from the United States, she has traveled extensively and previously lived in Prague, Czech Republic and Sydney, Australia. She currently lives and works in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

photography publications

Books:
2011. Amsterdam... The Essence (ISBN 978-94-90874-02-05) - contributing photographer.

Music Booklets:
2010. Lake Montgomery (eponymous CD)
2010. Jacob Arch (Episodes).

Editorial:
Images published in The Austin Chronicle and Slate.

photography exhibitions

2011.04 Het Grachtenhuis, Amsterdam
"Queen's Day on the Canals" (single image) appeared in Amsterdam Canals - Gateway to the Future (Group exhibition)

2010.10 VK Gallery, Amsterdam
"Sleepy Eyes" (single image) appeared in Episodes (Group exhibition)

2010.06 Distelweg 113, Amsterdam
"A Heartbreak in Four Seasons" (photo installation) appeared in Art for Art's Sake (Group exhibition)

2008.10 Milk Studios, NYC
"Fixed" (photo series) appeared in Magnum Workshop NYC (Group exhibition)

written publications

Editorial Team:
2011-2012. GUP Magazine (print and web publication) - ongoing contribution of photography book reviews, events, columns, and blogs.

Single Articles:
2011.05. Time Out Amsterdam - Preview article of literary journal Versal.

Blogs:
Ongoing contributor to multiple blogs, providing book reviews and music/band spotlights.

contact info

Katherine Oktober Matthews
Amsterdam, The Netherlands