Miami’s vibrant art scene welcomes a rising star this Art Week: Katy Hirschfeld, whose innovative, colorful work blends chaos and intention. Katy stopped by Inside South Florida to share her journey, inspirations, and excitement about her upcoming showcase at Art Week.
Katy’s artistic journey began at age five under the guidance of a neighbor who was also an art teacher. Her signature drippy, layered style was born from early "beautiful mistakes" – accidental overlaps and blends that her mentor encouraged her to embrace.
“I would be upset,” Katy recalled. “But she would say, ‘No, it was meant to happen like that. Look how different it is from all the other ones’.”
Katy’s unique pieces reflect her inner world. “I'm making these pieces to create something out of the chaos in my mind,” she said. “Everything is just coming together to form what is happening inside my brain.”
Her signature drips, dynamic colors, and textures embody that stream-of-consciousness approach, creating a distinct visual language.
Having lived in cities like Washington, D.C., New York, and Miami, Katy’s work transforms based on her surroundings.
“My artwork looks different every city I've been in. When I was in D.C. and New York, it was really dark because it was winter and a little bit gray,” she joked. “Miami, it got a little bit more hot pink. I immerse myself in the culture. I'd go to concerts, local events, eat local food, and use that all as inspiration.”
Katy will showcase her piece Chi Town Chic during Art Week at a pop-up collaboration between Jiggy Puzzles, Framebridge, and The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour. The immersive event runs from December 4–8 and highlights female-founded brands alongside her work.
Katy’s enthusiasm is palpable: “It's extremely close to my heart, because it's very female centric And I just think it's awesome that it's going to be in puzzle form. So it's not just art that is on your wall. It's a little bit more immersive.”
Katy’s work captures the essence of each city she’s called home while reflecting her personal evolution as an artist. As Miami gears up for Art Week, her contributions are a reminder of how creativity and community can inspire one another.
For more on Katy’s art and Art Week events, visit @RitzCarltonBalHarbour and @JiggyPuzzles on Instagram.
