Metamorphoses are a recurring theme within my work. I'm fascinated by stories of transformation and like to depict that in my art. I am intrigued by the phenomena that is pareidolia (our ability to see faces and objects in patterns or random marks) I create the opportunity to see these visions in the marbled papers I produce myself, which I then turn into illustrations- picking out marks and shapes that fit the piece of writing, subject or theme I am inspired by.
With the advantage of an illustrative mind-set, I am motivated by ephemeral visual misunderstanding, ocular strangeness, nightmares, dreams and fleeting glimpses of unreality. Inspired by Faerie tales, folklore, myths and legends, aboriginal cultures and Quixotism I work in traditional mediums such as pencil and ink, on home-made marbled papers to create art and designs with intricate detail and narrative.
'Metamorphosis', the fabric I designed for and in collaboration with The Monkey Puzzle Tree- fabrics and wallcoverings, was winner of 'Best in British Product Design' at the Hotel Designs Brit List Awards 2021.
My work has been featured by publishers such as Diet Milk Magazine, Mud Season Review, Metaphorosis magazine, Fusion Fragment, Firewords Quarterly magazine, Paraxis, Holdfast magazine, Demter's Spicebox, Scheherazade's Bequest, Psychopomp magazine, Truancy Mag, Drabblecast, Discover Ripon, Strangelet magazine, Tiny Owl Workshop, Fantastique Unfettered, Gatehouse Gazette, Brass castle Brewery- to name a few, alongside many private commissions and showings in exhibitions.
Work history
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IllustratorKirsty Greenwood illustration
United KingdomFreelance
Metamorphoses are a recurring theme within my work. I'm fascinated by stories of transformation and like to depict that in my art. I am intrigued by the phenomena that is pareidolia (our ability to see faces and objects in patterns or random marks) I create the opportunity to see these visions in the marbled papers I produce myself, which I then turn into illustrations- picking out marks and shapes that fit the piece of writing, subject or theme I am inspired by.
With the advantage of an illustrative mind-set, I am motivated by ephemeral visual misunderstanding, ocular strangeness, nightmares, dreams and fleeting glimpses of unreality. Inspired by Faerie tales, folklore, myths and legends, aboriginal cultures and Quixotism I work in traditional mediums such as pencil and ink, on home-made marbled papers to create art and designs with intricate detail and narrative.
'Metamorphosis', the fabric I designed for and in collaboration with The Monkey Puzzle Tree- fabrics and wallcoverings, was winner of 'Best in British Product Design' at the Hotel Designs Brit List Awards 2021.
My client list include publishers such as Diet Milk Magazine, Mud Season Review, Metaphorosis magazine, Fusion Fragment, Firewords Quarterly magazine, Paraxis, Holdfast magazine, Demter's Spicebox, Scheherazade's Bequest, Psychopomp magazine, Truancy Mag, Drabblecast, Discover Ripon, Strangelet magazine, Tiny Owl Workshop, Fantastique Unfettered, Gatehouse Gazette, Brass castle Brewery- to name a few, alongside many private commissions and showings in exhibitions.
Skills
- Visual Arts
- Drawing
- Painting
- Fine Art
- Multi-media Artist
- Illustration
- Pen Ink
- Illustrator
Education
Awards
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'Best in British Product Design' at the Hotel Designs Brit List Awards 2021Hotel designs
'Metamorphosis', the fabric I designed for and in collaboration with The Monkey Puzzle Tree- fabrics and wallcoverings, was winner of 'Best in British Product Design' at the Hotel Designs Brit List Awards 2021.