Kimberly Kiel: Outside the Lines

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Kimberly Kiel, "A Burst of Colour," 2019

oil on canvas, 36" x 48"

We are thrilled to welcome Balgonie, Saskatchewan artist, Kimberly Kiel, to the gallery on Saturday, June 15th from 11-2.

We will be showcasing her new Outside the Lines collection of approximately 30 brand new paintings, and you will have the opportunity to meet Kimberly and discuss her process.

Kiel expresses herself through a wide variety of subject matter: landscapes & treescapes, figurative pieces and florals. She loves the creaminess of oil, the opportunity to blend and the fact that it doesn’t dry too quickly. Looking at her work, it’s obvious that colour is a major source of inspiration. She greatly enjoys playing around with the surface on the canvas, creating different layers and textures.

“I paint as an expression of joy and energy. It is pure delight to squeeze out huge piles of oil paint, squish it around, have it blend, meld and combine. Wet paint, layer upon layer, morphing into a tangible and interesting surface – thick, creamy, an array of gorgeous impasto marks. I strive to leave much to the imagination, for the viewer to fill in the blanks. To go from a blank, white canvas to one filled with brilliant, glorious colour – there is a huge sense of satisfaction in that,” says the artist.

She acknowledges that her goal is to create something subjective, intriguing and stimulating. She wants her art to touch and engage hearts, minds and souls. As an artist, Kimberly is energetic outgoing and charming, just like the paintings she creates. Her full-of-life attitude perfectly depicts her creations.