Paintings by Kate Kenney
Living in beautiful Yorkshire I have coast, moorland, peak and
dale at my fingertips, it is therefore a real pleasure to paint directly from
life. I also find it tremendously exciting: I can see the changing colours
and shapes first hand; the weather has a direct impact on my work as the time
taken to complete my painting is directly influenced by the wind, rain or sun.
Working outside adds the element of surprise - I'm not totally in control - I
work with the landscape, I cannot possibly dominate or control it. I do not
attempt to copy it.
When you look at my paintings I hope you see something beautiful and
distinctive; a memory, a feeling or a desire to see for yourself.
For those of you who are interested in my background, such that it is: I
was born in Nottingham; taught History in Derbyshire; taught abroad in Nigeria,
Canada and Brazil and studied Art in York and Sheffield.
So far I have shown work at : The Zillah Bell Gallery in Thirsk, Art Space
and D2 Galleries
in York , The Triton Gallery at Sledmere House , the York Cemetery Chapel Gallery,
and The Friends Meeting
House in York ; I was selected for the Sewerby Hall Summer Exhibiton, 2008 and
The Ferens Gallery Hull ,Open Exhibition 2009.
In 2009 I have exhibitions in: The Back o' The Shop Gallery In
Terrington in February; Helmsley Art Centre in March/April and The Triton
Gallery, Sledmere in June. Please email me for more information.
Thank you
Kate Kenney
email: katekenney@talktalk.net