ARTIST PROFILE

Kimberly is an emerging artist painting from her home in Maitland, NSW. A graduate of the Natural History Illustration program from the University of Newcastle, her current practice predominantly revolves around domestic scenes, still life and figurative works. Working in oil, her paintings have been shown across various group shows around the Hunter region and made finalist in the 2021 Hunter Emerging Art Prize. Kimberly undertook a mentorship with figurative painter Rachel Milne, as part of the Newcastle Art Space Mentorship program in 2022/23. Her most recent solo exhibition, SPONTANEOUS OBSERVATIONS at WESTER Gallery, was a focus on day-to-day life at home and around town in Maitland. 

“Since November last year Kimberly and I have met regularly to discuss art and building of a life with and around painting as part of the Newcastle Art Space Mentor program. As time has gone by, she has been completing work for her solo show Spontaneous Observations. These paintings are sharply observed with an individual eye that picks out objects and scenes that we see every day. Kimberly has turned the ordinary into adept, inviting works with subject matter and composition that are distinctly her own”

• Rachel Milne

Taking time to really see the smaller elements of domestic life and observations of place, Kimberly aims to capture a subtle humour and playfulness in her work. 

“It’s an exploration of place and states of being. Painting helps me to process change. Lucky for me, life is ever changing. I describe my work now as leaning toward impressionism as I explore ways to add more emotion and gesture to my paintings. Focusing less on accurate depictions and more on capturing the tones and developing structure. I feel more connected to my work now than ever. Its genuine and honest.”