Kathy Prest Artist CV
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Kathy Prest was born in London in 1951.She started started sculpting in 1993.
Although predominantly self taught Kathy has been greatly influenced by the works of Frances Segelman for the Read more
classical studies modelling with clay. Other influences include Jill Berelowitz who introduced her to sculpting using plaster to stylize the figure and simplying to express the movement.
Talking about her sculptures Kathy Prest says: 'After studying ballet and contemporary dance, I became increasingly interested in the movement of the human body, and fascinated with anatomy. This inspired me to create sculptures using the enigmatic body of a dancer as it becomes simplified when caught in a moment of time, even when twisted in a complex shape it still expresses the joy in the spirit and beauty of the human figure. I believe there is no better way to train the sculptor’s skills than traditional classical study of the nude model. With this essential knowledge in hand, the figure can then be confidently created and abstracted to an individual style. Passion for the human form provides inspiration that is insatiable, an endless source of pleasure and respect for such a wonderful creation. Through my sculptures I try to reach the minds and hearts of fellow human beings by freezing moments and transforming them into sensual and tactile sculptures.'
Kathy's passion for dance and the dynamics of movement are the inspiration for her tactile and sensuous sculptures eclipsing all her previous passions. She sculptures capture the joy in the spirit, and beauty of the human figure. She uses strong lines of classical purity mixed with dynanism and energy.
In addition to Red Rag Gallery Kathy Prest has exhibited extensively throughout the UK and is the recipiemt of many awards.
