Details embroidered with movement and grace speaking of curiosity, delight, tenderness and humor … expressions of life. The pieces Kate builds somehow defy conventional interpretation. They are not dolls, nor are they formal sculptures. Kate refers to her work as “sculptural puppetry” combining the line and form of sculpture with the playful anima of puppetry ….
The line and gesture of her work draws on a continuing practice and study of the human figure. Drawing, painting and sculpting are a major part of Kate’s work life.