Born in Hamburg, Germany, Kerstin Brätsch is a multidisciplinary artist who currently lives and works in New York City. She gained prominence for challenging the traditional boundaries of the medium of painting, often working through collaborative entities such as DAS INSTITUT and KAYA.

Her practice encompasses a diverse range of media, including painting, drawing, video, wallpaper, and kites. Her work is characterized by its interest in the social and physical context of the exhibition space, often resulting in immersive, site-specific installations that transform their environments.

Brätsch continues to receive international recognition for her ambitious projects. Her recent work includes the site-specific installation Casa Ornata at Casa São Roque in Porto, which showcases her multifaceted approach to contemporary visual art.