New artist Kitty Gordon

Recent Bath Spa University graduate Kitty Gordon ventures through a hypnogogic and rainbow-like palette; boldly communicating her feelings about the female identity.

Using both theological and mythological motifs within her work, Kitty reflects a: ’personal narrative of psychological and ephemeral existences'. For example: ’Her Ego is an Illusion', features a woman painted an igneous crimson colour, and from her scalp twist two gnarled horns. This redness and these horns, conjure up a portrait of a contemporary devil or evildoer and all the horned anthropomorphic figure has come to represent.

Perhaps, Kitty has drawn inspiration from Odilon Redon, a French symbolic painter. Redon’s work also reflects theology and mythology whilst employing a dreamy, and speculative palette, the likes of which we see repeated in Kitty Gordon’s work: women with ruddy faces; violet skies; blue bouquets.

Her likeness to Odilon Redon, and her thought-provoking motifs make Gordon an interesting find indeed.

In other news, we have some wonderful new work on the website - Nicola Wiltshire fans won't hesitate over new work Maya (it's a beauty!). And take a look at our Artists' Reading List via the lifestyle section of the blog - artists have started to share their favourite books with us.

Have a great weekend.

Self Portrait in Blue by Kitty Gordon