Katie Kilgour
Katie Kilgour is a multi-disciplinary artist whose practice encompasses everything from to soft sculpture to wildlife illustration. Since completing a double degree in Fine Art and Education in 2001, she has continued to teach and create in a range of media and disciplines.
A penchant for finding new uses for discarded and disused relics has resolved itself in her recent iconic doll collection sourced almost wholly through remnant vintage Japanese textiles.
Katie’s work is at once ethereal and connected to the land itself - her incredibly delicate pieces and attention to detail showcasing her utterly unique practice. These are works that celebrate the beauty and brutality of existence, whilst acting as a poignant reminder to celebrate the refinement in a more focused examination of self.
“I have a lot of fun creating my dolls (creatures/effigies) and enjoy the slow and delicate process of hand stitching. I approach the process playfully, as an exploration of colour, texture and assemblage. Working predominately with small (beautiful) remnants of vintage kimono fabrics and haberdashery, I begin with a simple shape or an interesting little artefact and then allow myself to experiment with and be guided by my materials. Usually it’s a feeling, a sense of character or a story that begins to emerge and allows me to fully resolve each piece.
I’ve had a life-long fascination with objects, the stories they hold and our connection to them. I have collected dolls, miniatures and found objects for as long as I can remember and they live in tiny installations throughout my home. My current practice feels like a extension of this. ”
