This page has my Biography, an Artist Statement and my Curriculum Vitae (a list of exhibitions since 1994) just scroll down.
If you want to see more recent information about how I work or what I have been up to you can go to my EVENTS page -
Sincerely Kim Wilkie
Spotlight on Kim Wilkie
Kim was interviewed on this video, filmed at the Muse Shop + Rental, at Museum London, in 2016. It is now called âShop Museum Londonâ and you can get to the website Here.
Kimâs Art
Kimâs use of materials reflects her familial and educational background while living in London, Ontario. She always had an interest in making and its functionality through crafts and sewing, and when she entered Western University she applied these to the fine arts such as drawing, printmaking, painting and sculpture. In Kimâs graduating year at Western, she laid claim to a combined material form of painting and fibre/textile; fine art and craft. Kim has continued to use these materials as an impetus for exploration while expanding her fine art field to include en plein air painting with earthen materials, as well as studio painting with drawing on canvas or board through different mediums and incising into the paint on board or canvas. It is her intuitive process and her chosen materials that create unique art seen on this website. In all these modalities she intuitively organizes her visceral expressions in relation to her social environment along with an effort of responsibility to it.
Here is a Video of my exhibition called âFoundâ at the St. Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre 2023
The video is around 17 minutes. It is about materials found at thrift stores, left over materials from my studio and found images in my mixed media paintings.
Biography
Kim was born and raised in London, Ontario, Canada. She received an Honors Fine Arts Studio Degree with Distinction in 2006 from Western University. It was with great honour that Kim was chosen in her graduating year for the âEmbroidererâs Guild Award.â The President of the Embroidererâs Guild said, they chose her because of the consistent use of sewing and embroidery in her art throughout her degree. She took instruction from Kim Moodie, Jennie White, Helmut Becker, Patrick Mahon, Colette Urban, Ken Singer and Chris Down. Kim has exhibited her art in juried and non juried group shows in Ontario since 1994. She has volunteered at Museum London in different capacities for several years in the past ; and was a board member of Museum London with a seat for CARFAC for two years. Kim also volunteered at other art galleries like The Arts Project, and the artist run Forest City Gallery. In 2015 Kim received a post graduate certificate in Expressive Arts from Fleming College, at the Haliburton Campus. After running and relocating her studio/ gallery from London to Benmiller, Ontario, Kim decided to rename her gallery the Garage Gallery. This past year she closed the gallery (2022) to concentrate on her artwork and family.
âThe Landscapeâ
Recycled masonite with paint spills with added acrylic and pencil to create this mindful landscape.
Curriculum Vitae
Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts Honors Studio Arts with Distinction From Western University, London, ON and a Post Graduate Certificate in Expressive Arts from Fleming College in Haliburton, ON.
Selected Exhibitions
2024
âExperimental Interventionâ Juried Exhibition, Curated by Leisa Rich, Propeller Art Gallery, Toronto, ON âFate, Destiny and Self Determinationâ created/curated by Line Dufour for an international travelling exhibition. A collection woven and non woven textile artworks. The inclusion of my work began in Portugal. Visual Elements 66, Juried Annual Exhibition, Woodstock Art Gallery, Woodstock, ON Agora Gallery, The 11th Annual Summer Exhibition, beginning June 21st to September 8th, Stratford, ON Textile Art, 6 Local Textile Artists, St. Marys Station Gallery, April 26th-June 8th. St. Marys, ON
2023
100 Kellogg Lane, Finalist Exhibition, from May to September, London, ON UpwithArt Artist, Museum London, London, ON Solo Exhibition, Kim Wilkie âFoundâ Gallery 1 & Gallery 2, [main gallery] St. Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre, St. Thomas, ON
2022
Paper and Textiles, Group Exhibition, Westland Gallery, August 30th -September 17th. London, ON Solo Exhibition, âCross Sectionâ : A New Exhibition of Sculptures and Paintings by Kim Wilkie, Strand Fine Art Gallery, London, ON UpwithArt âWinescape Artistâ Museum London, London, ON St. Marys Station Gallery Presents âThe Art of Textileâ St. Marys, ON
2021
December Group Show and Sale, Strand Fine Art Services, London, ON Juried âIn View of the Artistâ Exhibit, St. Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre, St. Thomas, ON âMeta/Scapesâ James Paterson, Kim Wilkie & Courtney Downman, Earlâs Court Gallery, Hamilton, ON âGarden Patchesâ Kim Wilkie Feature Artist, The Fashion Arts & Creative Textiles Studio (FACTS) Blyth, ON âGuest Artistâ for the month of July, Goderich Co-op Gallery, Goderich, ON âAwakeningâ The Fashion Arts & Creative Textiles Studio (FACTS) Blyth, ON (TD Thor Wealth Management Annual Juried Exhibition Online Only, January 2021) Exhibited from Mon, 01/11/2021 to Tue, 01/11/2022
2020
âTD Thor Wealth Management Annual Juried Exhibition: Quest for the Environment.â Quest Art, Midland, ON âBe Here Be Thereâ Memberâs Show and Sale, Forest City Gallery, London, ON
2019
âThe Clock Showâ at Strand Fine Art Services Gallery, London, ON Why the @#&! do you paint? at the Gladstone Hotel, Toronto, ON The Square Foot Show Juried Exhibition, Westland Gallery, London, ON âUn-Madeâ Juried Exhibition at the Propeller Art Gallery , Toronto, ON âUnsettling Natureâ at the Garage Gallery Benmiller, Benmiller, ON Feature Wall in the Rhino Lounge, Museum London, London,ON
2018
âAfter the Industryâ with Kim Wilkie, Katelyn Tippin, Jaclyn White & Colleen Murray at Jacâs House, St. Thomas, ON. In View of the Artist, St. Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre, St. Thomas, ON. Feature Artist, May & June at the MuseShop, Museum London, London, ON
2017
"Christmas Exhibit" at The Gallery with Panache, At the Talbot Centre, London, ON âPast Forward" 50th Anniversary for the Visual Arts Department with an Alumni Exhibition, Western University, The artLab, London, ON "In View of the Artist" Juried Exhibition at The St. Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre, St. Thomas, ON âFabricationsâ 3rd Juried Textile Exhibition, Quest Art & School Gallery, Midland, ON
2016
Elliot Lake "Arts on the Trails" Elliot Lake, ON September/October 2016, Feature Artist MuseShop, Museum London, London, ON "In View of the Artist" Juried Exhibition at The St. Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre, St. Thomas, ON The Juried London Artist Studio Tour, London, ON One London Place Juried Group Exhibition, London, ON âUpwithArtâ â The Unity Project, Palace Theatre, London, ON
2015
Square Foot Show Westland Gallery, London ON âUpwithArtâ â The Unity Project, Palace Theatre, London, ON
2014
Art Exhibit âRecent Works by Kim Wilkie & Judy Rivera, The Arts Project, London, ON Willliamâs CafĂŠ & Pub â Wonderland Road, London, ON âUpwithArtâ â The Unity Project, Palace Theatre, London, ON âThe Height of Threadâ â Mesh Boutique, John Street, London, ON Square Foot Show Westland Gallery, London, ON Miniature Exhibition Westland Gallery, London, ON
2013
âJuried Art Exhibition and Saleâ Bijanâs School of Art, London, ON â8th Annual Juried Miniature Exhibition and Saleâ The Art Exchange, London, ON Annual Square Foot Show , Westland Gallery, London, ON
2012
â7th Annual Juried Miniature Exhibition and Saleâ The Art Exchange, London, ON
2011
âChristmas in the Villageâ The Art Exchange â London, ON Banting & Friends III Juried Exhibition and Sale, London, ON Solo Exhibition: London Public Library, Cherryhill Branch, London, ON
2010
âGroup Exhibitionâ , Hittite Gallery, 107 Scollard St., Toronto, ON âArt Fusionâ London, ON
2009
âEncoreâ Propeller Gallery, 984 Queen St. W. Toronto, ON Paint Ontario, Juried Exhibition and Sale, Grand Bend, ON
2008
Art Mart, Museum London. London, ON
2007
Art Mart, Museum London. London, ON Art Mart, Peoples Choice Award Museum London. London, ON
2006
âXâ Visual Arts Practicum Exhibition, The Art Lab, John Labatt Visual Arts Centre, U.W.O. London, ON Winner of the Embroidererâs Guild Award Juried Miniature Show and Sale, The Art Exchange, London, ON
2005
Lalalandscapes. Guildhouse Gallery. London, ON Activist Art. One Day Exhibition at the University Community Centre. U.W.O. London, ON
2004
London Un Der Ground. The Work of 19 Painters. The Art Lab. John Labatt Visual Arts Centre. U.W.O. London, ON About Face. A Show of Contemporary Art Work by Morag Webster, Lynda Montgomery & Kim Wilkie, Bliss Studios. Port Franks, ON
2003
Art Mart, Museum London. London, ON Eclectic. Bliss Studios. Port Franks, ON Visual Fringe. Part of the Fourth Annual London Theatre Fringe Festival. The Arts Project London, ON Drawn In. A Space Windows. (Curated by Jamelie Hassan) Toronto, ON Drawn In. Drawings by Artists, from the Mesopotamia/Islamic Galleries of the Royal Ontario Museum. -Forest City Gallery. (Curated by Jamelie Hassan) London, ON Gallery 96 Members Show, Gallery 96 Stratford, ON Art Verses War, Gallery 101, Ottawa ON
2002
Art Mart. Museum London. London, ON Visual Fringe. The Arts Project. London, ON âphat flatâ Mail In Painting Exhibition. The Art Lab. John Labatt Visual Arts Centre, U.W.O. London, ON Face Lift. Art Rental and Sales Gallery Juried Show & Sale. Museum London. London, ON
2001
Art Mart. Museum London. London, ON Open Studio. The Art Lab. John Labatt Visual Arts Centre, U.W.O. London, ON Salon/Rave. The Art Lab. John Labatt Visual Arts Centre. U.W.O. London, ON Visual Fringe. StudioK. London, ON
2000
Store Fronts. Galleria Mall. In Association with the McIntosh Gallery U.W.O. In Conjunctionwith the Ontario Summer Games. London, ON âRejuvenationâ Juried Opening Exhibition. The Arts Project. London, ON
1998
Going Beyond: Printmaking Reconsidered. The McIntosh Gallery. U.W.O. London, ON
1996
Gallery Painting Group 44th Annual Juried Exhibition. The White Gallery. London, ON âSelectionsâ The MacIntosh Gallery. U.W.O. London, ON
1995
The London New Arts Festival Juried Exhibition. Galleria Mall. London, ON
1994
Juried Exhibition for the Opening of the John Labatt Visual Arts Centre. U.W.O. London, ON
Collections
Beth Davidson, London, ON John & Nancy Deputter, London ON Jill Price & Geoff Mackenzie, Barrie, ON Colin & Mary Henderson, London, ON Debra Majer, London, ON Gallagher Insurance, 250-400 York St. London, ON Bob Schram Sterling Marketing Products, 1147 Gainsborough Road London, ON.
News Paper & Online Articles
Centred.ca on Line Magazine, Interview - Art Reviews for London and Southwestern Ontario, Canada, November 2023, Andres Garzon in Conversation with Kim Wilkie
Huron County Focus, Thursday July 15, 2021. âGoderich CoOp Gallery Guest artist program returnsâ By Judy Barker
The Goderich Signal Star, Wednesday July 7, 2021, page 2. âGoderich CoOp Gallery guest artist program returns. By Judy Barker
centered.ca Art Review - June 25th, 2019. Jill Price, Leslie Putnam, Morag Webster & Kim Wilkie âUnsettling Natureâ by Madeline Lennon. Here
The Goderich Signal Star - Wednesday May 29th, 2019. Page 13. Titled âGarage Galleryâs â Unsettling Natureâ Exhibition Opening
Scene Magazine July 25th â August 8 2002 Visual Fringe 2002, page 33.
The Reporter July /August 2002 Page 6. âBenches expected to help residents appreciate Covesâ
The London Free Press âCoves project helps celebrate areaâs beautyâ Unknown date / 2002.
The London Free Pressâ Friday August 2, 2002. âFree art festival opensâ
Visual Fringe, Interactive Doors & Keys. (Title âLimited Accessâ) Page D5.
The Observer â In the Arts Sectionâ Saturday, August 7, 2004 â E3
Section title = âArtists collaborate on an exhibit, and on a piece of art as well in Port Franksâ & âArtists team up for showâ
The London Free Press,â London This Weekâ- Page 12. - Wednesday March 30, 2005.
Whatâs Hot -âArtistâs band together to take work to wider audiencesâ
(Citymedia.ca) March 2005. âLalaland moving virtual art studio onlineâ
I belonged to the group of women in London called Lalaland- the article speaks about this group and its members.
The London Free Press, Tuesday, April 29, 2008. A4 Local -âAuction has something for everyoneâ
Chamber of Commerce Business Magazine - April 2008 Issue
Auction Highlights at the Convention Centre and an Image of my work.
Times Herald, Port Huron Michigan. Thursday April 23, 2015 âCouncil Benefits from Art Auction.â
Catalogues & Online Catalogues
âWhy the @#&! do you paint?â - Online Catalogue (online October- 2019) In Print at the Exhibition.
âUnmadeâ at the Propeller Gallery - Online Catalogue by Jill Price. Here
âFriends of the CovesâLondon Ontario, 2003
Drawn In âDrawings by Artists from the Mesopotamian/Islamic Galleries of the R.O.M. Against the War in Iraq,â March 29, 2003.
UpwithArt Unity Project Catalogue 2014, 2015 & 2016
Gala Art Auction- Council on Aging, Inc. St. Clair County, Port Huron, Michigan. U.S.A. 2015
Residencies
443 Lakeshore Avenue, Toronto Island, Toronto, ON
In August 2010, I experienced one week in a wonderful studio space, in an atmosphere of like-minded people, where productivity was the main goal. I would recommend this to anyone looking for solace in his or her art practice.
885 County Road 5, Picton, ON
1-613-476-0337
I was accepted to and had the pleasure of spending a month at Spark Box Studio in Prince Edward County from May 26 to June 22, 2013. It became a pivotal year for spurring me to explore my chosen materials (Thread/String & Paint). Chrissy and Kyle were very accommodating in talking about both the art process and the business of Art. I met other artists who added to this wonderful experience.
Mauser EcoHouse Artist Residency
Mauser EcoHouse Artist Residency
300 m este del Cementerio de Chires
Puntarenas Province, Parrita 60901
Costa Rica
I have been accepted by the Mauser Harmony with Nature Foundation for a residency for 2022 at the Mauser EcoHouse Artist Residency in Costa Rica. It is located near the town of Parrita on the Pacific Ocean side of Costa Rica.
Educational Travel, - Museums and Galleries. I have been to Europe several times, beginning with Italy, Greece and Turkey in 1998. I have spent time in Rome and Tuscany my most recent visit was this year, 2024, for the Venice Biennale. Turkey of course is known for its textiles and wonderfully woven rugs while in Greece I was struck with all the historical architecture along with the beautiful pottery. In 2023, I spent 2 weeks in Barcelona, Spain going to all the cityâs museums and galleries and all the influences of historical past and present. Picasso, Miro and Gaudi won my heart there. I was also blessed to travel to London, England after my trip to Spain. I really believe that the United Kingdom has the most wonderful architectural forms but the Museums and Galleries house the most important art collections. My breath was taken away there.
Teaching Experience
In my fourth years studies at Western University I was a teacher's assistant for a full year with, at that time, Associate Professor David Poolman. I assisted and helped instruct a first year visual arts class (at the time called 020 Visual Arts)
Artists Talks
The Canadian Embroiderer's Guild London, ON November 10th, 2016.
Kim's Art can be found at the "Muse Shop" at Museum London and during the months of June, July, August and September at the âGarage Gallery Benmillerâ, Ontario.