After a career in the heritage and tourism sector, Kim is a late comer to her artistic practice having first picked up a paint brush in her 50’s.During her time at Hereford College of Arts she discovered how ceramics allowed her to explore the geology, people and history of South Wales in new ways, bring stories to live and engaging with new audiences.

Kim’s work starts with blocks of clay inlaid with coloured clays and oxides, that relate to the coal measures, in a loose style of Nerikomi. She then uses various techniques to expose the layers, by rolling, moulding, burning and carving into (Kurinuki). Often the layers are hidden within the forms but become visible with light.

This approach explores the geology of the area (with fissures and faults) as well as the way that history and memories are buried and distorted.