Kathy Ready

Driven by a love of colour and the open interpretation that abstraction brings, my paintings are an emotive response to the world around me.  

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Starting with a mood, hue or shape, I work intuitively, filling my canvases with broad brushstrokes. As each piece emerges through layers of paint, I center on making the colours come alive; each work gaining more depth and detail until completion.

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At the heart of my art practice, is the desire to create vibrant artworks that brighten our every day.  Works of art that generate a positive emotive response and connect with people in a meaningful way.
 

Motivated by the concept of a more sustainable art practice, I have started a new body of work where I give fresh life to paintings found at secondhand shops. Instead of painting over the original painting entirely, I have set myself the challenge of keeping some aspects of the original artwork intact. I love the concept of transforming a discarded piece of art into something that can be cherished again - but in a way that still celebrates its original life.

 

I have taken a photo of each painting before I re-work it and have this on display with my

finished piece. This allows the viewer to see what the painting originally looked like and what

aspects still remain; forming a connection with its restorative journey.