Why is there something rather than nothing? It is the ultimate question: Why are we here, and what is the point? For some, this persistent enigma is easier to ignore or pacify. Some are able to distract themselves from the conundrum beneath the endless monotony of everyday existence with entertainment, relationships, and the pursuit of money; religion is used to soothe the fear of suffering, death, and primordial aloneness. But for others, this question remains ever-burning, and that is why I practice Art – it is a search. This artistic search inherently lends itself to questions regarding the experience of reality, what it means to be within reality, and what it means to be searching in uncharted territory in which there are no concrete answers. The methods of art-making I employ directly relate to the character of my investigation; I utilize chance, found objects, and the philosophies of great thinkers; I place an emphasis on mood and process instead of overt forms. [...]
CV
b. 1988, California
Education:
B.A. with Magna Cum Laude Honors Fine Arts with an emphasis in painting at University of Santa Cruz, CA
A.A. with Cum Laude distinction at Saddleback Community College, CA 2010
Exhibitions:
Practicing Theory: Theorying Practice - a selection of Kate's philosophy-process-paintings, Winter 2013, Eduardo Carillo Gallery, University of California Santa Cruz
On perfection: the imperfection which makes perfect: a collaborative installation with music composer: Diarmid Flatley, Fall 2012, UCSC studios
Invisible Forces: a collaborative performance with music composer: Diarmid Flatley as well as artists: Heidi Cramer and Christian Moore, Summer 2012, CTV, Pacific Avenue
Living to Die: a collaborative installation with music composer: Diarmid Flatley, Winter 2012, UCSC Seminar Room
100th Anniversary First Friday Art Tour April 2012, Cruzio Sentinel Building, Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Open Studios Fall 2011, Eduardo Carrillo Gallery, University of California Santa Cruz
Christmas in July Art & Music Show, 2011, Peet’s Coffee and Tea, Lake Forest, CA
Diarmid’s Satanic House Festival 2010, Lake Forest, CA
It’s a Strange Brew Art & Music Show, 2010, Peet’s Coffee and Tea, 23700 El Toro Road, Suite E, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Awards and Grants:
Eduardo Carrillo Scholarship, Winter 2013
Irwin Project Grant, Fall 2012
Irwin Project Grant, Spring 2012
Eduardo Carrillo Scholarship, Winter 2011
Related Experience:
Teaching Assistant for Professor Frank Galuszka Winter 2013
Art-Philosophy Independent Studies under UCSC Professor Christina Waters PhD
Art-Philosophy Independent Studies under UCSC Professor Frank Galuszka
