Satoyama - at one with nature

"Satoyama" is a tribute to the possibilities of harmonious co-existence between humankind and nature. She wears clothing of natural fibres that cause the environment no harm in their production.

Perched on Satoyama’s shoulders are two rare NZ Kaka parrots. With their watchful eyes and gentle presence, they symbolise the role of humans as stewards of the environment, entrusted with the care and protection of all living beings.

In the background lush tropical leaves evoke a sense of serenity and tranquility. They are a reminder of the interconnectedness of all life forms, and the importance of preserving the delicate balance of ecosystems.

The artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Kati Garrett Filho. 
It has been sealed with a protective archival coat and is ready to be framed and added to your collection.

I sell my work unframed because framing is a personal thing and most people would prefer to choose a frame that suits their decor. The artwork is approx 40cm x 40cm with a 1cm border.

NB: Unframed artwork comes wrapped in tissue, rolled with great care and placed in a mailing tube. Once received, remove the art as soon as possible from the tube to allow it to rest. Professional framing behind UV protective Art Glass (or Acrylic) is recommended.

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I’m Kati Garrett Filho, a self-taught artist based on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. I work across two quiet but emotionally resonant practices:

~ hyper-realistic charcoal portraits of women dressed in midcentury elegance

~ detailed paintings of birds perched on midcentury ceramics, rendered on paper or board. 

My work is rooted in nostalgia. Whether drawing from a bygone era's poised aesthetic or everyday objects' quiet endurance, I explore the emotional weight that lingers in stillness, memory, and softness. I’m drawn to the slow pace of handcraft, to times when care was etched into the surface of things. 

Each of my portraits evolve through delicate, deliberate strokes — charcoal gently sculpted into realism, revealing not just a likeness, but mood, atmosphere, and story. Often I write short narrative vignettes to accompany each figure - like fragments from a novel - inviting the viewer into an imagined world.

The birds and pots are intricate works painted with great detail to capture reflections and mood.

For me, art is a way to hold space for beauty, stillness and the small things that outlast their time.  My work speaks to collectors who value craftsmanship, subtlety, and the layered storytelling that lives in materials and memory.

(For further details please visit my portfolio site www.katigarrettfilho.art )