Friday, May 21, 2010

Among the Stars, Kim




















Among the Stars.
Kim.
Oil Pastels.

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about the piece.
Kim describes this piece, "I love the tactile aspect of art, especially the energy created by smearing oil pastels into one another.  When I created this piece, I was searching for Bridget—thinking perhaps she was among the stars or in another dimension.  I loved the effect of the white star over an otherwise complete piece."

about the artist.
In 2009, Kim’s 16-month old daughter and only child, Bridget, died from complications related to a genetically inherited kidney disease. Kim participates in a local art therapy program for the bereaved and has discovered art as a way to better understand herself, make peace with her grief, and spend time with her daughter.

5 comments:

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  2. this is wonderful kim, i love working with oil pastels also , i'm so sorry that you daughter died xxx anne

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  3. Very beautiful, so full of energy and yet stillness.

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  4. The stars mean a lot to me in relation to my Lyra. A very dynamic piece. Thank you for sharing.

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