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Katya Gerbo is a London-based multidisciplinary artist who recently graduated with an MA in Ceramics & Glass from the Royal College of Art. Her practice explores themes of resilience and hope, shaped by the wider political realities of the present moment.

Gerbo’s artistic career began in set and costume design for film, where storytelling became first central in her work. However, the outbreak of the Russian-Ukraine war marked a profound shift in her artistic focus. Gerbo’s practice moved toward more symbolic and narrative driven forms. This transformation is most evident in her recent series, The Story, which juxtaposes the tranquillity of the natural world with the complexities of human emotion, symbolising the tension between peace and struggle. Through storytelling and symbolism, Gerbo creates works that are both visually arresting and conceptually rich, engaging viewers on an emotional and intellectual level.