Artist’s Statement
Influenced with a dash of Kiki’s ’80’s child’, vibrant colours and optimism. Kiki prefers to use recycled and reclaimed materials where ever possible. And hopes to encourage others to examine what they value and how they use and care for it. With partner Ben’s practical skill and knowledge helping to elevate Kiki’s big imaginings to new levels. Kiki hopes these creations capture peoples imaginations, hearts and stokes their passion for recycling.
Biography
Queensland born and based Creative and Artist, Kiki Blundell is passionate about championing the environment, the Queensland Art Community and pretty much any oddball animal or plant with a clearance tag she comes across.
With a support team consisting of Builder, problem solver extraordinaire and Jack of all Trades Ben and ‘closer than your shadow and awfully needy’ site supervisor, Mister the Staffy. Together they attempt to move ever further into a sustainable lifestyle and create all kinds of wonderful Sculpture and Creative Solutions.
Kiki also volunteers her time and is passionate about creating supportive creative communities, supporting fellow Artists, particularly regional Artists and connecting fellow Artists with resources and assistance.
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Influences
Arte Povera.
Australian artists John Davis and Rosalie Gascoigne.
The Optimism, fairytales, cartoon heroes and vivid bright colours of her childhood.
A passion for Conservation and Recycling.Awards
2021 Brisbane Sculpture Festival, Philip Bacon Judges Encouragement Award.
Exhibitions
Contact 2020.
Vacant Assembly Gallery West End. October 2020.
Sculptors Queensland 2021 Brisbane Sculpture Festival. June 2021.
Showing all 6 artworks
Kiki Blundell
Singing in My Sleep
30 x 30 x 30 cm Recovered Electrical components $80.00
Kiki Blundell
Breakin' Ground
15 x 40 x 40 cm Recovered Electrical components $80.00
Kiki Blundell
Pink and White
30 x 20 x 20 cm Reclaimed Objects $80.00
Kiki Blundell
Turtles all the Way Down
30 x 20 x 20 cm Reclaimed Objects $80.00
Kiki Blundell
Autumn Moon
30 x 35 x 20 cm Reclaimed Audio Electrical Waste $80.00