Large scale, collaged kimonos will grace the walls of City Gallery in a bold new exhibit by painter Kathy Kane. Appropriately titled KIMONO, six colorful, 8 x6 feet kimonos will be on display from March 6 - 28, with an opportunity to Meet the Artist on two Saturdays, March 6 and March 28.
When asked about the uniquely-presented show, Kane explained, “I recently became interested in building large scale collages. That they evolved into these kimonos was a random but visceral discovery. The process has been instinctive, unreasoning, and most enjoyable.”
Kane’s process begins by pouring, dribbling, and spattering paint onto full sheets of watercolor paper and allowing the colors to mix and blend. Her tools include squeegees, chopsticks, and other unconventional tools. Once a few pieces are finished, she assembles the new kimono on a wall, referencing each piece to the next as she continues to make further connections using brushwork. The final assembly of the kimonos will be completed at the gallery.
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Kane has maintained a studio in Erector Square in New Haven for more than 30 years. She is a member of City Gallery, Guilford Art League and the Connecticut Watercolor Society, and has exhibited her work at numerous Connecticut galleries, most recently at River Street Gallery along with Sheila Kaczmarek and Maria Morabito. Kane has traveled nationally displaying her watercolor paintings at juried museum art shows and has won many prizes. Prior to painting full time she had a successful hand-painted clothing business. She resides in East Haven.
KIMONO is free and open to the public, and runs March 6 - 28, 2021. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Modified gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday, 2PM - 4PM, and you are welcome to schedule an appointment: kathykanered@gmail.com, 203-988-6221. Number of visitors limited to 4 at a time. All visitors are required to wear a mask and observe social distancing protocols. For further information please contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.