Kathleen Carlo grew up in Fairbanks. She started making her artwork from the Native Arts Center in the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Her teacher was Ron Senungetuk. She has always loved artwork since her highschool years. Kathleen's artwork sometimes symbolizes an event or spirit, other times it is just what comes out of the shape of the wood. She recieved my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metalsmithing, but she doesn't consider herself a metalsmith, but more of a woodworker. She loves to use the two mediums together, the hardness of the metal and the softness of the wood, make for a beautiful combination. She considers herself a contempory native artist as opposed to a traditional artist.