Life Renewed in Sculpture by katie curran kirby
Life renewed in sculpture
Someone once said my art represents the 'Godly mechanism of a whimsical universe'. I love that idea. - Katie Curran Kirby
Found objects are truly fine art treasures when reclaimed, recycled and recreated in unique sculptures by Katie Curran Kirby.
Artwork photos by Tracy Mathesius.
about the artist
Katie received her BFA from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Curiosity about the lives behind various objects has always drawn her to seek out treasures in odd places. Katie shares, "I see the amazing shapes that get unnoticed in a 'throw away' object. I'm inspired by the diversity of materials and mediums that recycled, found object art allows.
Katie has received the following Awards:
American Graphic Design Awards, Graphic Design USA, New York
Silver Trumpet Award, Publicity Club of Chicago
Helen Cody Baker First Place Awards
Curran Kirby resides in West Dundee, Illinois with her writer/musician husband, Kenn and her dachshund, Coco Puff. Katie and Kenn have an adored son, Rocky and beautiful daughter in law, Beverly.
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