Art, in its most fundamental form, is an individual's creative expression. It reveals hidden parts of the artist's soul, offering glimpses into their journey, their world, and their thoughts. One such exceptional artist is Kitty, a talent whose work is as intricate as it is evocative. Join us as we traverse the corridors of her artistic exploration, a world painted in hues of passion, curiosity, and resilience.
Art and Identity
Kitty's journey with art is a story deeply interwoven with her life's fabric. Her earliest memories of making art date back to when she was a child of six, fervently painting scarecrows bathed in sunshine over and over again. This repetitive act was not mundane for young Kitty; it was an embodiment of her nascent passion for the craft. Her connection with art was inevitable, given her parents' similar fascination with it.
Just because there’s a storm
— Ḳ𝖎𝖙𝖙𝖞 𝕭𝖆𝖘𝖙 (@KatSheKittyBast) July 21, 2023
doesn’t mean we aren’t heading for sunshine☀️
The storm won’t last forever.
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Through school, college, and university, her artistic voyage has been a continuum, one that has helped shape her identity. Her art tutor's encouragement played a pivotal role in shaping this trajectory, urging Kitty to take the leap toward university, recognizing it as her true calling.
The Magpie of Digital Age Artistry
Kitty's artistic style is a smorgasbord of inspirations, with an undertone of the dark and seductive that's seemingly unintentional. Her creative process is akin to that of a digital magpie, meticulously picking from various sources - Paula Rego and Louise Bourgeois' artworks, life experiences, culture, language, music, films, games, and the vast expanse of the internet.
Kitty's artistry is a reflection of our digital age, exploring the social behaviors that exist within the internet's dark alleys and the allure of social media.
Healing through Art: The Artdrop
One of Kitty's most recent endeavors, the Artdrop of gazette 147, saw her interpret the word 'PURRR' creatively. The project was conceived with the intention of radiating healing vibes akin to a cat's purr.
Kitty's interpretation led her to explore vibrations that open the self for external healing. This project birthed a wonderland cat that decided to make itself a permanent part of the viewer's reality.
When it comes to her audience, Kitty's desires are simple yet profound. She wants her viewers to gaze freely at her work, deciphering it through their individual experiences, beliefs, and perspectives. She believes art should be an open dialogue between the viewer and the artwork, and she encourages her audience to wander through her creations, drawing their own conclusions.
The Future: Facing Uncertainty with Determination
Kitty's future in art is haunted by the specter of a genetic eye condition that threatens her ability to continue her craft. But her spirit remains unfazed. Her determination to create, even in the face of potential blindness, is a testament to her profound love for art. Kitty's work often reflects her unique view of life and death, otherness, and being different. This exploration was born out of her own feelings of alienation, hinting at a deeper understanding of the human condition.
In a world where misunderstanding and otherness are common, Kitty finds solace and companionship in cats. Just like her, they are often misunderstood, and in this shared alienation, Kitty finds inspiration for her work. She strives to continue her artistic journey, painting vividly colored characters with peculiar eyes, revealing her fascination with death, otherness, and the abject.
