Kimberly Anderson was born in Evanston, IL and is now a resident of Hartford City, IN. Her mother is a therapist/social worker and her father is a college professor of science, which forged her fascination with science and the human psyche. These influences helped foster her sense of wonder which influenced artistic interests. Early in life, her parents moved to a 96 acre farm nestled in heavily wooded hills in rural Pennsylvania where she was to enjoy nature. They raised a menagerie that included horses, cows, pigs, ducks, rabbits, chickens, opossums, cats and dogs. These experiences with nature and animals are an important aspect of her personality and work.
Anderson holds three degrees focusing on ceramics and spent eight years in management. Her struggle to balance work and art left her unfulfilled. She decided to pursue her passion for art full-time. She began doing shows in 2001 and in April 2002 Milkweed Ceramics became her full-time career.
"Upon graduation I married my husband, Scott, who is also an artist". They relocated to Indiana and Scott accepted a position as assistant professor of art at Ball State University in Muncie, IN. Anderson is still teaching in addition to participating in juried shows, solo exhibitions and traveling to art shows across the country to promote Milkweed Ceramics. The technical aspects of her work explore both functional and sculptural elements, using both high and low-fire materials.
Anderson states: "Human life unfolds in the fabric of time and history. My sculptures and functional ware are based on issues that surround the mysteries of existence and human origin. In my work I am addressing ideas that evoke a since of memory and human relations to and about the land. The work considers both personal and historical relationships to the environment. My sculptures and figurative vessels reference archeological excavations, feminine roles, cycles of renewal and decay, evolution vs. mythic beliefs, and relate to events in my personal history. I am exploring views and ideas that revel in life's mysteries and stir thoughts of becoming and being. I am influenced by two spheres of thought: the physical sciences and the human psyche. Science provides the facts and the psyche reveals mystery".
"My thrown and altered pottery is an ongoing investigation about woman as vessel. The fertility vessels quote Neolithic sources. I use a variety of firings to enhance interpretation. The ideas I am exploring are open ended. I am not searching for truth or exposure, but for a secret".
ARWORKS GALLERY'S MISSION: As a non-profit cooperative artist gallery, our mission is to serve the Muncie community and provide local artists a facility to exhibit their art and to provide educational opportunities and affordable art to our community.
ONGOING ARTWORKS EXHIBITS:
Watercolors: Jeanette G
Pottery: Barbara Swain
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