Collection: Clarke, Kit

Kit Clarke grew up in Montréal, Québec, travelling and living in many places since. She first studied fine art at several schools in Toronto, Ontario. She then moved on to study at the Chicago Art Institute in Illinois, finally settling in Nova Scotia to complete her degree at NSCAD University, where she now works as a librarian. Kit has been actively making artwork for 38 years. Her work has been purchased by the Nova Scotia Art Bank and has been exhibited in group shows in several Canadian and American cities. 

Artist Statement

My love affair with collecting papers, especially with images and text, began when I was a child. My work is all about paper(s): torn, coloured, layered, old, new, used, every imaginable kind. 

Over the years I have collected scores of paper, photographs, and small artifacts that have inspired me. My drawings and paintings are often combined with abandoned scraps of drawings, small random objects, magazine pictures, and/or newspaper articles. 

Currently, my preferred medium is painting on vellum paper, which adds a unique depth and translucent quality to my work. By building intricate layers of paper, I try to capture the delicate balance between reality and imagination. I find inspiration in the beauty of both natural and built environments, featuring landscapes and quiet interiors in my work.