Inspired by folklore, mythology & the human form, I use figural subjects to evoke a mysterious familiarity & a haunting interpretation of beauty. I build layers of antique & vintage paper collage mixed with my original ink washed drawings to create visual depth on wooden panels. Incorporating historical references through my use of collage, this element creates topical & textural details. Thematically I incorporate my love of the spirit as well as the strength of the feminine. I address symbolic, cultural, historical & spiritual themes with purposeful vagueness, allowing them to be familiar & curious to a variety of audiences. I want my work to be the beginning of a dialogue, not a confrontation.
Though she works in mixed media with a focus on collage and gold leaf now, Morgan earned her BFA in commercial photography from the Columbus College of Art & Design. Born in Syracuse, NY & raised in Columbus, Ohio she is also versed in printmaking & ceramics. She prefers working in layers of materials regardless the medium. Over the course of her career, Kate has exhibited in Galleries, Museums as well as an Invitational in Havana, Cuba. Kate has been living her dream as a full time artist since 2012 by traveling the country showing her work at art fairs while maintaining a studio in Columbus, Ohio.