In the artist's words:

Kiara Knevels grew up in the Düsseldorf-Gerresheim district. "For me, Düsseldorf is the place I can return to again and again to find peace and quiet and to work."
She completed her Bachelor's degree in Fashion and Design Management. Subject: "The fusion of art and fashion". She also attended the renowned New York School Of Arts to further her education in abstract painting as a self-taught artist.