Catherina Pearls, also known as Ciska Verkerk, was born in Culemborg, Netherlands in 1994.

She draws inspiration from the darkness, shadows, and contrasts of life, using her drawings and paintings to initiate a dialogue with herself. Through her pencil and ink, she communicates with her work, creating stories that revolve around the keywords of survival, recognition, and emotions. Her events are relatable to everyone with a significant inspiration drawn from her traumatic childhood.