BEINGS ON LOCATION

It has been said that the beings are facets of Kirsty E Smith’s own personality; they certainly like to go to places where the artist herself wants to go. Smith’s work has sophistication and humour in equal measures.
Taking a theatrical approach to the process of planning, setting up and photographing these activities become performative events in themselves.
The adrenalin and nervous energy that she feels while working around; farmers, animals, dog walkers and children waiting for a donkey ride contribute to the ‘performance' - often with comedic moments.

'Hooty with Steelworks' and 'Hurgle Lenz - donkey days' were selected by Richard Wentworth and shown in 'Wells Art Contemporary' 2013

"There is a strong sense of procession, pageantry and folklore in her work." Richard Wentworth 2013