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Kim's work is primarily inspired by ornamental art from the East and the West, subtly combining and fusing different designs from Asia, the Middle East and India as well as Celtic patterns, Art Nouveau and Art Deco - to name but a few. A strong element of her work is the inspiration drawn from life's quirky and often comedic nature.
Whilst her creations are largely based on the traditional method of mosaic, her endeavour is to produce artwork that is distinct, aesthetic and accessible, creating anything for interior or exterior applications; from small scale pieces such as stepping stones to larger scale projects such as murals, sculptures and ornamental pieces.
Mosaic has allowed her to encompass all her creative pursuits in one venture: furniture restoration, interior design, web design, architecture, gardening and even travel! She is a consummate recycler and loves to browse through all kinds of places looking for materials and bases to mosaic with - nothing gets past her eye, and everything is judged by whether or not it can be tiled! Rarely does she come home empty handed.
Kim provides original designs, working closely with the client and is also experienced in working from existing designs.
EXHIBITION HISTORY
2008
- Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo; 22 - 24 February, Canberra, Australia
2007
- MAANZ 30:30 Vision; 30 November - 9 December, Balmain Watch House, Sydney, Australia
- Mosaic Association of Australia & New Zeland 2007 Symposium Exhibition; 18 - 23 September, The Long Gallery, Hobart, Australia
- Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo; 23 - 25 February, EPIC, Canberra, Australia
2006
- Mosaic Association of Australia Mosaic Arts Sydney Exhibition; 1 - 12 November, Newspace Gallery, Sydney, Australia
- Floriade's "Carnivale: The World on Show"; 25 - 29 September, Canberra, Australia
AWARDS
2008
- 1st prize, Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo, Glass and Mosaics section
- 2nd prize, Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo, Glass and Mosaics section
- 3rd prize, Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo, Glass and Mosaics section
- Reserve Champion, Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo, Glass and Mosaics section
2007
- 1st prize, Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo, Glass and Mosaics section
- Highly Commended, Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo, Glass and Mosaics section
- Reserve Champion, Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo, Glass and Mosaics section
PUBLICATIONS
- Mosaic Art 3 (2007), an international portfolio of contemporary mosaic art
- Mosaic Art 2006 Yearbook, a collection of work from mosaic artists around the world
FEATURES
- Stacy Alexander's "Listen to my Art Beat": Kim Grant - Mosaics that Dazzle
- Etsy Downunder Street Team (DUST) Blog: Kim Grant Mosaics
AFFILIATIONS
Member of the Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand (MAANZ)
