Artist Bio/Resume - Kim Walker (Cobalt Fine Arts Gallery)
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Kim Walker
Painting allows me the quiet and thoughtful internal dialogue that refreshes my spirit. For me, there is no greater beauty than what God has already provided. It can be seen in every aspect of nature, from the tiniest petal to the outreaches of the heavens. My artwork takes me on a spiritual journey as I seek and collect each item found in the natural world. Also, by incorporating these elements into my work my desire is to provide another way to view this beauty that might otherwise have been missed. Most compositions are done on either domestic or exotic woods from all parts of the world. I treasure both the symbolic and the tangible connections. I utilize many processes and mediums such as oil, acrylic, polyurethane, and mixed media, allowing numerous textures and nuances. Greatly inspired by the insights and wisdom of life’s experiences, along with many metaphoric lessons found in nature, I feel that the two must go hand in hand. Therefore, my paintings also include an original poem that is handwritten on the back of each composition. I once read in a book by Rebecca Wells, “use everything in your life to create your art”. This intention is at the heart of my paintings and my poetry. Thank you for taking the time to really look at my art – to feel the connection.
ResumeArizona State University Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting Summa Cum Laude December 13, 2001 Current Gallery Representation 702 Canyon Road Santa Fe, New Mexico Upcoming Solo Exhibition October 27 – November 11, 2006 Sole Exhibition October 21 – November 4, 2005 Solo Exhibition June 18 – July 2, 2004 Solo Exhibition October 10- October 24, 2003 Cobalt Fine Arts Gallery 5 Camino Otero Tubac, Arizona The Timmel Collection 133 Main Street Saugatuck, Michigan Alwun House 1204 E. Roosevelt Phoenix, Arizona “Exquisite Nature” September 8th – October 6th, 2006 Opening reception 9/8/06 7-11 p.m. Previously Showing at Proctor Fine Art 671 Highway 179 Solo Exhibition September 30 – October 16, 2005
34505 North Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, Arizona Legend City Studios Phoenix, Arizona Chaos Theory Group Exhibition October 1, 2004 Xanadu Gallery 8977 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite #504 Scottsdale, Arizona Duley-Jones Gallery 7100 Main Street Scottsdale, Arizona Miranda Galleries Laguna Beach, California Group Abstract Show, Spring 2004 Art One Gallery 4120 N. Marshall Way Scottsdale, Arizona 30-day solo exhibitions November 22, 2002 August 30, 2002 May 17, 2002 January 21, 2002 October 5, 2001 ASU Step Gallery 12 East 10th Street Tempe, Arizona Group Exhibition “Academia” April 2-6, 2001 Juried Art Exhibitions Glendale Arts Council
43rd Annual Juried Fine Arts Competition March 29 – April 15, 2006 “First Place Award”– Mixed Media Also painting purchased by City of Glendale New Vision Spiritual Growth Center
Scottsdale, Arizona Juried Art Exhibition Feb. – March 2006 ASU Herberger College of Fine Arts 2004 Alumni Arts Festival – Art Walk Juried Exhibition – Tempe, Arizona November 6, 2004 Public Art Installation Duncan Family Farms Goodyear, Arizona 65 Ft. X 10 Ft. Mural Installed October 2001 Guest Lecture
Arizona State University College of Fine Art Tempe, Arizona “The Artist after Graduation” April 24, 2003 Misc. Local Artist Spot on “The Garden Guy” Channel 3 Television October 2002 Publications
Sedona Magazine, Summer 2006 Arrowhead Life, November 2005
Sedona Magazine, Winter 2005 Sedona Magazine, Fall 2005
Focus Santa Fe, June-July 2004
Inside Santa Fe, Volume 5, No. 1, 2004 America West Magazine, March 2004 Art and Antiques, January 2004 Phoenix Home and Garden, January 2004 Charitable Donations
International Student Volunteers, 2006 Arizona State University Comedy, 2005 AmeriCares, 2005 Phoenix Art Museum Contemporary Forum, 2004 Big Brothers, Big Sisters of New Mexico, 2003 Maggie’s Place, 2003 Deer Valley School District, 2002 In ‘n Out Charities, 2002 Season for Sharing – annual donation |
