Counting Stars Series

Awareness

Blue Ridge

Courage Journey

Currently, eighty-three percent of the world’s population lives under light-polluted skies. In her illustration series “Counting Stars,” Cat DM transforms her photography to explore the impact of light pollution on our lives. She vividly depicts beloved cities and landscapes worldwide as they would appear under clear, bright skies. Through her art, Cat seeks to ignite our awareness of the vital importance of preserving our skies—not only for historical, cultural, and scientific reasons, but also for our well-being and our connection to the vast universe beyond.

CAT DM is an artist and illustrator born and raised in Medellin, Colombia. Now residing in North Carolina, Cat seeks to inspire curiosity and exploration through her unique photography and digital illustration mix. Cat has exhibited in group and solo exhibitions in various art galleries, art centers and commercial spaces around the US and UK. Her artwork has been published in several literary journals such as Red Cedar Review, Lumina Journal, and Phoebe Journal. In 2024, she won the 1.5C Purchase Award from the Orange County Office of Sustainability.