Mixed Media Artist
Kathleen Hurley Liao is an international artist known for her innovative and lyrical approach to mixed media abstract art. An alumna of Barnard College, Columbia University (B.A., Anthropology), her work unfolds through a responsive approach, emerging as a distinctive visual language. Music is her muse; she has a passion for jazz and a deep appreciation for
classical music. Notably she was invited to paint live at the New Jersey Capital Philharmonic’s 2026 Gala, and was honored with a commission by the NJCP to create artwork for their performance of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” in 2023. Kathleen recently attended a residency in Busan, South Korea, which was organized by the Liquid Arts Network. Previously, she was selected for a four-week Art Residency at Chateau d’Orquevaux in France. Kathleen is a recipient of the Outstanding West Windsor Artist award from the West Windsor Arts Council, and two Best in Printmaking awards from the Trenton City Museum. Examples of her work may be found at www.katliao.com and
Fuge, 2025