I was born in Switzerland in 1984 and now live and work in Amsterdam, NL. At the age of 30, I transitioned from a corporate career at a tech travel start-up to photography. Over the past decade, I’ve explored various roles within the field, ranging from commercial still life photography to documentary photography and working in the fine art gallery world.

A sense of place is central to my artistic practice. I am fascinated by how humans shape and engage with their environments, and how these spaces express identity and belonging. Through my work, I use color and strong composition to uncover the stories embedded in our surroundings, offering insights into the universal search for meaning and connection.

My images are often untethered by time or location, inviting ambiguity and encouraging viewers to reflect on their own interpretations. By exploring the interplay between what is visible and implied, I aim to reveal the metaphors woven into the spaces we inhabit and how they mirror our evolving inner realities.

For me, photography is not just a means of documenting reality but a tool for understanding it—a contemplative lens through which I examine the complexities of identity, belonging, and the human condition.

PUBLICATIONS

2024 NOICE Magazine (https://noicemagazine.com/KATHRIN-MUNDWILER)

2024 Book "Het Rotterdam van mijn Vader" by Rick Willemsen

2019 Der Spiegel - Helvetia series (https://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/kathrin-mundwiler-fotografische-reise-durch-fruehere-heimat-fotostrecke-169614.html)

2019 New Dutch Photography Talent

EXHIBITIONS & FAIRS

2020 FRESH EYES Photo Fair, Amsterdam, NL (Sep 16 - 20)

2018 NEW Dutch Photography Talent group exhibition @ Melkweg Expo Amsterdam, NL (Nov 24 - Dec 16)

2018 Graduation Show @ the FOTOfactory Amsterdam, NL (Jan 26 - Apr 14)