Kym Marsden: Mixed media |
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Art is an extension of who we are and what we have to say. The artist, the work and audience can connect at a level of unspoken communication. I love to crawl into the essence of a subject, let it speak to me and lead my hands through a path of expression to create a piece of art that speaks its own language. I want to tread thoughtfully on our planet using materials which are natural and as eco friendly as possible. I love to incorporate a sensory experience with materials that look good but smell good too.
I love to recycle materials into my artwork and enjoy working with bees wax as the smell and knowledge of its past I find intoxicating. Presently I am drawing Mandalas and the designs are developing into what I am calling my unity Mandalas. Each design seems to evolve an interpretation of one or more cultures and the designs blend harmoniously. A sort of visual interpretation of harmony, balance and unity amongst peoples. When a design is finished I use glue to hold very fine and very black west coast sand onto paper adding fine details in black ink and then the whole work is sealed in bees wax producing a shiny effect with the sand giving an upraised texture with the comforting smell of bees wax.
Also I collect leaves and use onion skins to cook them up with paper to create eco dyed work. The colour and results vary give quite a mystical feel to the work. The paper is sealed in bees wax and then I scratch into the work to create an embossed look giving the work even more depth.
I was awarded an Oriel Hoskin Scholarship and studied art with The Learning Connexion receiving a Diploma in Art and Creativity. I was a finalist in the Emerging Artist Awards in Auckland. I won overall winner in the Portage mug show with my entry called ‘The Tea Tree’ I have been involved setting up and running two art galleries in Auckland and have exhibited in Auckland with shows both shared and solo. I have illustrated two books and written one book for children. I have had the children I teach involved in the visual process of illustration with fantastic results.
I have taught art to children and adults for a number of years. I love to watch my students get inspired and grow creatively.
I exhibit in the Whangarei Heads Art trail and enjoy being a part of group shows as well as having my work in galleries.
Email: kymmarsden@hotmail.com Phone: 021 1525891
I love to recycle materials into my artwork and enjoy working with bees wax as the smell and knowledge of its past I find intoxicating. Presently I am drawing Mandalas and the designs are developing into what I am calling my unity Mandalas. Each design seems to evolve an interpretation of one or more cultures and the designs blend harmoniously. A sort of visual interpretation of harmony, balance and unity amongst peoples. When a design is finished I use glue to hold very fine and very black west coast sand onto paper adding fine details in black ink and then the whole work is sealed in bees wax producing a shiny effect with the sand giving an upraised texture with the comforting smell of bees wax.
Also I collect leaves and use onion skins to cook them up with paper to create eco dyed work. The colour and results vary give quite a mystical feel to the work. The paper is sealed in bees wax and then I scratch into the work to create an embossed look giving the work even more depth.
I was awarded an Oriel Hoskin Scholarship and studied art with The Learning Connexion receiving a Diploma in Art and Creativity. I was a finalist in the Emerging Artist Awards in Auckland. I won overall winner in the Portage mug show with my entry called ‘The Tea Tree’ I have been involved setting up and running two art galleries in Auckland and have exhibited in Auckland with shows both shared and solo. I have illustrated two books and written one book for children. I have had the children I teach involved in the visual process of illustration with fantastic results.
I have taught art to children and adults for a number of years. I love to watch my students get inspired and grow creatively.
I exhibit in the Whangarei Heads Art trail and enjoy being a part of group shows as well as having my work in galleries.
Email: kymmarsden@hotmail.com Phone: 021 1525891
See me at the 2018 Arts Trail