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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.
In her community projects, Kim has found an area of her art that has purpose and meaning with more than just ornamental value. It is this that she is most passionate. In these community projects her humanitarian spirit assists others create collaboratively; to encourage a collective learning initiative in a supportive and nurturing environment. Kim's aim is simple: to encourage the freedom of creative self-expression and community spirit within a mosaic medium context.
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.
Since 2009, Kim has spent her time honing her teaching skills, teaching others passionate about the mosaic arts and has quickly made a name for herself attracting students nationwide to participate in her mosaic classes as well as travelling to teach. She is known for not only being able to deliver on the creation of her mosaic art, but also in successful delivery of educational modules for young children right through to adults. As of 2011, Kim will be making available Visiting Artists workshops, drawing from the large pool of talent and knowledge both here in Australia and overseas.
Kim is based in Canberra, Australia.
EXHIBITION HISTORY
2009
- MAANZ 30:30 Vision "Crusty Oceania"; 1 September - 11 October, Brisbane Square Library, Brisbane, Australia
2008
- Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo; 22 - 24 February, EPIC, Canberra, Australia
2007
- MAANZ 30:30 Vision "Insects Glimmering"; 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 Artist's Technique Bible (2009), by Teresa Mills
- Mosaic Art 5 (2009), an international portfolio of contemporary mosaic art from 2009
- Mosaic Art 4 (2008), an international portfolio of contemporary mosaic art from 2008
- Mosaic Art 3 (2007), an international portfolio of contemporary mosaic art from 2007
- 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
AFFILIATIONS
- Member of the Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand (MAANZ)
CONTINUING MOSAIC EDUCATION
2009
- Sherri Warner Hunter, A Lighter Base for 3D Mosaics: Polystyrene Forms and Polymer-Fortified
Concrete, Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) Conference, San Diego, CA, USA- George Fishman, Anatomy of a Mural, SAMA Conference, San Diego, CA, USA
- Sue Gianotti, Mosaic Design Basics: Using Colour, Value & Andamento, SAMA Conference, San Diego, CA, USA
- Shug Jones, Perspective, Value & Colour: Working Realistically in Mosaic, MAANZ Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
2008
- Laurel True, Mosaic Mural Making Intensive, Institute of Mosaic Art, Oakland CA, USA
- Divine Glass Design, Fusing & Slumping Glass, Canberra, ACT, Australia
2005
- Laurel True, Architectural Applications, Institute of Mosaic Art, Oakland CA, USA
