Catherine Söderberg Esper Verified listing

My name is Catherine Söderberg-Esper, an artist, researcher, and architectural designer based in the vibrant, binational city of El Paso, Texas. With a Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute and a Master of Architecture from Harvard University, my work focuses on transforming food waste into art and sustainable building materials. In 2021, I founded Matter Matters, an art and material research lab where I explore innovative uses for discarded materials like avocado seeds, mango skins, watermelon rinds, and orange peels. As a proud mom to two boys, I find inspiration in our shared kitchen experiments, where curiosity sparks ideas and everyday waste becomes creative possibilities. My work blends art, design, and sustainability, reimagining the potential of discarded materials.