Kate Church, BFA Rhode Island School of Design.

Inviting viewers into a world of storytelling and introspection Kate’s figurative work is an artful play of cloth, clay, wire and found objects. The figures spark curiosity and provoke contemplation. As viewers immerse themselves in this imaginary world, they are encouraged to reflect on universal human experiences of humour, yearning and a search for purpose. During her time as a textile and costume associate with Mermaid Theatre, Kate discovered her natural affinity for her distinctive figurative work. She is proud to have created figures for Cirque du Soleil which they commissioned and sold in their shops and at their shows around the world. She offers intensive workshops a handful of times each year. 

 “Kate describes her work as ‘Sculptural Puppetry’: figures that combine movement and life with detail and line. She sees her characters as her muses, presenting her work hoping people might discover something for and about themselves.”