Renata Kats

Renata Kats on movement, the meaning of home, discovering humanity through art, and more in this week’s conversation. Renata Kats is an independent photographer and artist based in Paris. Renata’s journey into the world of art began in Siberia, where she was immersed in the magic of film and photography at an early age, thanks to her grandfather, a photojournalist in the USSR, and her father, who owned a movie theater in her hometown. This early exposure sparked her passion, leading her to move to London as a teenager to further explore her craft. Now in Paris, Renata has made her mark by shooting for renowned brands like Nike, Coperni, Vaquera, Didu, and Crosby Studios. In 2023, she released her first book, "PAL-WOL," and her work has been showcased in gallery exhibitions across Seoul, London, and Paris.  Please enjoy our conversation with Renata Kats. For more on Renata and her work. Find her here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renatakats Website: https://www.renatakatsjournal.com/ —— Thank you for listening to Sisonek with Drew Curry. Join our free Substack where we’ll be posting exclusive content: : https://substack.com/@sisonek?utm_source=profile-page Join us in our journey by subscribing to us on: Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6YCoZo7WprPvjC3Il8xY51⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Sisonek⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sisonek-with-drew-curry/id1718455818⁠ You can also follow Sisonek on Instagram (⁠https://www.instagram.com/sisonek/⁠) Sisonek is hosted by Drew Curry, artist, and designer of AIREI. AIREI is a Los Angeles-based brand from Drew Curry. Shortlisted for the 2022 LVMH Prize for Emerging Designers, worn by Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and other notables, while also gaining recognition from John Galliano, Suzy Menkes, and Julie Gilhart.  AIREI promotes humanity by elevating the perception of the outcasts, forgotten, and misunderstood. Illustrating the human condition, Drew uses deconstruction and reconstruction techniques to call attention to fragility. Single threads are a signature in his work, representing mending and healing. Each hand-finished garment is signed and numbered by the artisan. Drew highlights the human touch by allowing the uniqueness of the garments to become the focus. AIREI is stocked globally at all Dover Street Markets and other retail partners worldwide. Follow Drew on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠(https://www.instagram.com/drewcurryx/) Follow AIREI on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/airei.la/) and find the full list of stockists on AIREI’s website.(https://www.airei.la) Thank you to our incredible team: Produced by AIREI LLC Co-produced by Rohan Satyavrata and Ruance co. Edited by Jeswin George Music by Ryan Hughes Sisonek cover art by Ken Camellia Artwork by Drew Curry