Kim is a multidisciplinary artist and graphic designer from Beamsville, Ontario. Captivated by our natural world, her colourful 2 and 3 dimension pieces express joy and humour. Known for her inventive use of recycled contents, Kim paints, collages and stitches together mixed materials to best emphasize the aesthetic qualities.

"En tant qu'artiste et passionné de plein air, je suis extrêmement conscient des matériaux et des procédés utilisés dans mes œuvres d'art. La plupart ou sinon toutes mes pièces utilisent des toiles recyclées, de la vieille peinture au latex, des teintes erronées ou d'autres composants réutilisés. Cela me donne un grand sentiment d'accomplissement de réutiliser des objets jetés et endommagés indésirables des friperies en les transformant en de nouvelles œuvres d'art. Travailler avec de l'acrylique, de la peinture au latex, des encres et d'autres techniques mixtes m'occupe en studio. Mon style est une fusion de ma formation en graphisme et beaux-arts. Il évolue constamment car je suis toujours dans l'espace créatif en expérimentant de nouvelles techniques et en apprenant constamment. Je suis constamment à la recherche de nouveaux défis créatifs, car ils peuvent générer des opportunités uniques."

I experiment with acrylics and various mixed materials to create paintings and sculptures. My focus is to use recycled content by re-purposing. I am inspired by creative thinkers like the late Jillian Owens (A.K.A) re-fashionista. Jillian transformed the most hideous thrift store finds into ready-to-wear fashion. She was a true innovator and disruptor of mainstream fashion. Another source of inspiration is the Kenyans from Ocean Sole, who create incredible sculptures from flip-flops that have washed up on their beaches. Not only have they managed to clean up their beaches, but they also have assigned value to items destined for landfill. I am constantly learning new techniques through experimentation. Common themes in my works are a rich-saturated palette that explores humour, sometimes absurd or enhance the natural aesthetic. My painting technique involves multiple glazing layers which add dimension under various light conditions. My works are exploratory and interactive, an unexpected element is often revealed through discovery. Ultimately, I strive to create light-hearted pieces that make people smile.

www.kimcollinsart.ca