Minnesota Based Artist
Katherina Vang (Kat) under the pseudonym of "Maivab" (pronounced My-ah, means baby in Hmong), is a Wedding Photographer, Portrait Artist, Photo Restoration Artist and Retoucher based from the Twin Cities (Mpls, St. Paul, MN). She has been photographing since the 2000's dabbling in Film Photography until Digital Photography took over. She is also a mom to three incredible kids and two energetic dogs. She graduated from Century College with an A.A.S. in Visual Communications Technologies with a Focus in Professional Photography and a B.S. in Information Systems. In her free time, she likes to explore with her little family.
Katherina has had her work published and exhibited all over the world. She also spent some time curating art and working on film productions. You can find more information below on her exhibition and published works.
EXHIBITIONS
2019
- GEN / H Exhibition, Hmong American New Year, St. Paul
2018
- F-Stop Magazine Online Group Exhibition, Issue #90 - Land, Sea, Air
- Hmoob Hmong Duo Sister Exhibit, Winona State University
- Qhia Dab Neeg Exhibit, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, St. Paul
2017
- Hmong Chinese, Honorable Mention, Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibit
- Hmoob Hmong Duo Sister Exhibit Presented by In Progress, St. Paul
- Solo Exhibition presented by M&MXEL Project Planning Group, 514 Studios, Minneapolis
2016
- Visual Communications Technologies Portfolio Show, Century College.
2014
- Qhia Dab Neeg Film Festival Photo Exhibit, Metropolitan State University, St. Paul.
- Self Portraits, Little Mekong, St. Paul
- Love Time & Diaspora, Nexus Photography, Mother Series, In Progress, St. Paul.
2013
- the Creative Risings, See.Me, NYC.
- Story of the Creatives, See.Me, NYC.
2011
- CHAT 10th Annual Arts & Music Festival, St. Paul.
2010
- Scholastics Arts, Received Gold & Silver for artworks, MCAD, Minneapolis.
- Best 100, St. Paul.
- SooFuze, St. Paul.
- Portfolio Award, Woodbury High School Portfolio Show, Woodbury.
PUBLICATIONS
2024
2023
2019
- Feroce Magazine Vol 7
- Shuba Magazine Issue 26 Vol. 4
- Evon Magazine Issue 10
- Evon Magazine Issue 9
- HorizonT Magazine Issue 2
- Feroce Magazine | The Light Issue Print Vol. 1
- Art of Portrait Issue 23 pt. 1
2018
- The Volk Magazine Winter Vol. 11
- Average Art #28 November
- The Volk Magazine Fall Vol. 10
- The Volk Magazine Summer Vol. 9
- Salyse Magazine Vol 4: No 42 March 2018
- Wotisart? #12 March Issue
- A5 Magazine #12 March
- PROVOCATOR No. 3
- The Volk Magazine Spring Vol. 8
2017
- Feroce Magazine Nov Vol 2
- Surreal Beauty Magazine Issue #503
- Imirage Magazine Issue #82
- FAE Magazine Issue 39 Summer 2017
- Voting Together: Intergenerational Politics and Civic Engagement among Hmong Americans (Asian America) 1st Edition by Carolyn Wong
- Mora Modeling Magazine Issue 56
- Editorial Magazine January 2017 Issue
2016
Features
2019
- Interview with Katherina Vang | Project Yellow Dress
- Modern Hmong American Art and Expression | Radio Segment with Wisconsin Public Radio, Featuring Artists Victoria Kue, J. Tshab Her, and Kat Vang of Maivab Photography
2018
- Funny Asian Women Kollective Smashes Stereotypes, Minnesota Arts, Culture and History | Culture | KFAI, Featuring Naomie Ko, May Lee Yang, & Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay
- Panelist at CHUSA Hmong Panel at Concordia University
- Qhia Dab Neeg exhibit: Storytelling by 13 Hmong Artists, by Jim Walsh on Minnpost featuring model Mihoko Xiong
2017
- 15 Under 15 Feature #89 by Ashley Holloway on Deviant Art, Featuring Model Paia Xiong
- Today Favourites by AvaDeRosa on Deviant Art, Featuring Model Mai Vue
- Spring Exhibit, Online Feature by Whitespace Magazine, Featuring Model Sue Mei Vang
- 15 Under 15 Feature #64 by Ashley Holloway on Deviant Art, Featuring Model Kaozong Thao
2016
- Pretty Rock Girl Collection, Featuring Self Portrait.
- 15 Under 15 Feature #36 by Ashley Holloway on Deviant Art, Featuring Model Joylin Baranick
- FAERIE Magazine Feature, Featuring Model Joylin Baranick.
- SELFIE-TURE Feature by Dan Heffer on Deviant Art, Featuring Self Portrait.
- 15 Under 15 Feature #29 by Ashley Holloway on Deviant Art, Featuring Model Gao Xiong.
PRODUCTIONS
2018 | “Rhaub”, by Melissa Vang, Hair & Make Up
2018 | “Hmong Organization”, May Lee Yang and Peter Yang, Set Photographer
2017 | “NICE”, Naomie Ko, Set Photographer
2017 | “The Oath”, Dan Yang, PA for Art Department
2016 | “The Stranger”, Bryan Vue, Set Photographer