Kat Toronto aka Miss Meatface "BITCH"

Kat Toronto aka Miss Meatface "BITCH" 2024

Digital Photograph Printed on Aluminum
Dimensions: 16 x 20 in
Edition of 3
Signed on verso

Kat Toronto’s alter-ego, Miss Meatface, has carved out a formidable presence in contemporary pop culture since her inception in 2015. As a boundary-pushing performative photographer, she has inspired a diverse array of fashion designers, musicians, and performers, all drawn to her distinctive aesthetic of fetishism, kitsch, and subversion. Through the lens of vintage 110 and Polaroid cameras, alongside modern digital cameras, she crafts immersive visual narratives that invite viewers into a surreal, often bizarre universe —one that is uniquely her own. Rooted in a transformative, deeply personal journey, Miss Meatface emerged as both an artistic and spiritual conduit for Kat in the wake of life-altering events. After being diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 29 and undergoing a total hysterectomy in 2013, Kat found herself confronting profound questions about womanhood, identity, and the intersection of body and self. Miss Meatface, born from a place of grief, healing, and empowerment, became a tool for both creative expression and emotional exploration. Kat’s photography is a lens through which the viewer can confront and deconstruct notions of gender, beauty, and societal expectations. It is a testament to her resilience, her vulnerability, and her unwavering commitment to exploring the deeper complexities of life as a woman in an ever-changing world.

In her own words: "Miss Meatface began as a cathartic response to one of the darkest periods of my life. A year before, I had undergone a total hysterectomy for cervical cancer, and simultaneously, my marriage was disintegrating. While my body physically recovered, my mind was consumed by the aftermath of these seismic shifts. Photography, and specifically self-portraiture, became my refuge —a way to navigate my sense of femininity, sexuality, and identity in the face of such raw upheaval."

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Kat currently resides in the United Kingdom.

“Each of these pieces is from the new Miss Meatface series "WOMAN IS A FOUR-LETTER WORD”, in which the images examine the complex roles women play in society—both memorialized as icons of beauty and strength and devalued once they no longer fit idealized expectations. The series explores the tension between objectification and empowerment, prompting reflection on how women are consumed, discarded, and ultimately navigate a world that both glorifies and marginalizes them.

Statement for the 'SPEAK NO EVIL' mixed media work - This piece is from the new Miss Meatface Patron Saint series. In challenging times, we all need a source of inspiration—a symbol to look to for hope. Someone who understands the pain and struggles of life yet rises above them with strength and fabulous style...and so Miss Meatface, Patron Saint of Poised Perseverance, was born. Within her is the spirit of those who have faced life's hardest blows and, despite it all, continue to stand tall, strut forward, and do so in heels. Miss Meatface represents resilience, but with a twist: it's not just about enduring, but about transforming every hardship into a powerful statement of poised perseverance and unapologetically bold color choices.” - Kat Toronto aka Miss Meatface

Learn More about Kat Toronto aka Miss Meatface and her exhibitions with The Untitled Space on our website.