In the world of creativity, there exist individuals who seamlessly blend their passion for art with their deep understanding of science. Kateryna Kon is one such 3D artist whose work transcends crafting photorealistic illustrations that are as captivating as they are informative.

Kateryna Kon’s Portfolio

Her portfolio encompasses a wide array of topics, ranging from the intricacies of whooping cough bacteria and leukemia blood cells to the significance of substantia nigra in Parkinson's disease. Additionally, she explores subjects such as the bird flu virus, mitochondrion function, stomach ulcers, anthrax, fungi, microtubules, Golgi apparatus, intracellular transport, and countless others.

Gallery of Kateryna Kon’s 3D Medical Illustrations

Kateryna's journey began at Kharkiv National Medical University in Ukraine, where she pursued a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology. While her academic pursuits primarily revolved around the intricacies of microorganisms and infectious diseases, she was inspired by the world of microbiology.

Her time spent peering through the lens of a scanning electron microscope (SEM) formed her vision for her art.

Career in Academia

Kateryna's academic career led her to publish books, articles, and papers, sharing her discoveries and insights with the world. The necessity for illustrations in her published works prompted Kateryna to venture into 3D illustration.

From Academic to 3D Artist

Following her daughter's arrival, Kateryna decided to dedicate herself entirely to her art. This choice allowed her the flexibility to work from home.

She invites us to explore the beauty of microbiology and infectious diseases through her photorealistic illustrations.

In her work, we find inspiration and a profound appreciation for the wonders of the microscopic world, rendered visible through the lens of creativity.