Kit King, born in 1987, is a Bahamian Canadian artist renowned for her hyperrealistic portraits. Her pieces, deeply rooted in emotion, serve as a medium to express feelings she finds challenging to articulate. This sense of profound emotion often touches upon feelings of isolation and the concept of belonging. Distinctively, King employs lighting from below in many of her works, symbolic of the unsettling sentiment she associates with the artificiality and vulnerability of our world, a realm she humorously terms "Backwardslandia". While her portfolio showcases successes in color, King has a profound inclination for monochrome, aiming to convey emotion without the 'manipulation' inherent in color. Her artistry isn't limited to just portraits; her repertoire includes landscapes, still lifes, and abstract works, highlighting her diverse skill set. Additionally, the synergy present in her collaborative works with her husband, Oda, exemplifies their contrasting artistic visions: King's exploration of life's somber facets juxtaposed against Oda's celebration of its beauty. Together, they present a harmonious balance, portraying life in its full spectrum. In addition to her personal works, King and Oda are currently nurturing a side project centered on design-based functional art, a testament to her ever-evolving journey in the world of art.
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