Kat Toronto’s alter-ego, Miss Meatface, has carved out a formidable presence in contemporary pop culture since her inception in 2015. Through the lens of vintage 110 film 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. As a boundary-pushing performative photographer, her work has inspired a diverse array of fellow creatives, from fashion designers, to musicians and performers, all drawn to her distinctive aesthetic of fetishism, kitsch, and subversion.

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 own 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.