Kathy Temin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kathy Temin
|
|
|---|---|
| Born | 1968 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
Kathy Temin (born in 1968) is an Australian artist. She creates unique sculptures and art installations. She often uses a special material called synthetic fur. Her artworks are displayed in many public art collections across Australia and New Zealand. Kathy Temin is also a professor and leads the Fine Art department at Monash University in Melbourne.
Contents
How Kathy Temin Creates Art
Kathy Temin learned sewing and craft skills from her father. He was a tailor. She later used these skills in her art. Temin mostly works with faux fur, which is also known as fake fur.
Why She Uses Faux Fur
Temin says she uses this fabric to make people feel emotions. Faux fur is often found in children's toys. This connection can bring out strong feelings. Her sculptures sometimes look a bit rough or misshapen. This is done on purpose. It makes the art feel more real and less perfect.
Other Materials She Uses
Besides faux fur, Temin has also worked with other fabrics. One of these is felt.
Famous Artworks by Kathy Temin
Kathy Temin has created several well-known art pieces. Some of her works have even caught the eye of celebrities.
My Monument: White Forest
One of her famous works is titled My Monument: White Forest. It is part of the collection at QAGOMA (Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art). This artwork got the attention of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. They were looking for ideas for their annual Christmas party.
Kardashian and West asked Temin to create a "sculptural landscape" for their home. Kardashian described the art as "a winter wonderland Whoville." Another person called them "fuzzy Whoville beanbags." These descriptions refer to the whimsical world created by the famous children's author Dr. Seuss.
Art Inspired by Pop Culture
Temin has also made a series of artworks about the Australian pop star Kylie Minogue. These pieces explore the idea of "fandom culture." This is about how much fans admire and follow their favorite stars.
Where to See Her Art
Kathy Temin's artworks are held in many public art collections. You can find her pieces in galleries across Australia and New Zealand.
- Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth
- Gold Coast City Art Gallery, Brisbane
- Govett Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth
- Monash University Gallery Collection, Melbourne
- Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane
- University of Wollongong, Wollongong
