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Paddle On Sister

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:55:56 GMT

Paddle On Sister

Recently in North Bay Ontario Canada, Artists came together to adorn a paddle in support of White Water Art Gallery raising funds to keep their doors open. The Gala event held on March 28th 2026 was a full house of both patrons and the numerous paddles up for auction. An opportunity to lend a visual to the gratitude and respect I feel for Handmaids globally who are taking to the streets in the face of INJUSTICE. I felt compelled to claim my red cloak and white bonnet made by a dear Sister Beverley Roy. We must always be prepared when called upon!

Paddle On Sisters now in the collection of Pamela Cross, Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate.

https://pamelacross.ca/

Thank you Alex Maeve Campbell, Executive Director • White Water Gallery for the spontaneous photo shoot!

It is overwhelming with all there is to be concerned, heartbroken and sorrow filled daily. As difficult as it can be to focus our attention, I desire to respond creatively and with generous acts of kindness to those in my local community. The needs are great and I am blessed to be giving, considerate, loving and kind to those that I am able.

Paddle On Dear One's Who Rise

Memories of the Swamp

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:52:24 GMT

Dream it . . .

Yesterday, I celebrated a vision that had lingered in my minds eye for years. After six months of steady work, the project—a creative fusion of painting and collage—now stands complete. I approached it not with technical aims, but mindful intention paying tribute to our daughters and the land, lovingly referred to as the swamp .

Painting feels all so familiar, and that is where I began, laying down the landscape, seared in memory, and a favourite spot where we all shared time among the gardens under the maple tree. Little did I know that collage would unfold, lending my current experience to this work. It all felt so right, the final act of maple leaves that sheltered us from the sun. I drew, painted, then cut out and applied. Photographs of Nichole, Erin, and Abeba, which I had taken over the years in that exact spot, I printed to provide size perspective, then merged them into place. I remember clearly the day after I arrived home from Tanzania (2007), Erin and I were under the maple tree when the bird landed in her hand and stayed for some time. A notable welcome home.

Art has and continues to be the instrument through which I express my lived experience, imaginings of what was and what can be. My practice inspires and directs exploration, a gift offered up as a proclamation to my inner worlds.

Title: Memories of the Swamp

Artist: Kim Kitchen

Medium: Acrylic, Collage on Canvas

Dimensions: 4’ x 3’ x 2”

Date: January 20, 2026

Sacred Breasts

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:40:20 GMT

Sacred Breasts
Created by Barbara O'Meara Edited by Trista Hendren Foreward by Dr Karen Ward
Girl God Books

Barbara O’Meara of Ireland reached out in 2023 to purchase a copy of of my book To Re-convene // To Shoreline © 2023. Shortly after her copy arrived she messaged, requesting a virtual meet up. Soon after we delighted in seeing one another and oh did we cover shared ground: art, family, community, Herstory, becoming disabled, and pivoting to find one’s way.

At this time Barbara was on a mission to produce "Sacred Breasts" an inspirational anthology. Her vision—a work of passion and lived experience. She invited me to contribute and asked if I would be open for her to produce paintings from my shoreline photographs which feature my death silk with my body laid bare along the shoreline of Lake Superior (2019) and Lake Nipissing (2022) Canada.

Our collaboration commenced.

The interactive elements represent the two artistic mediums that came together: Kim's photographic images for installation of various media formats and Barbara's paintings, each deepening the narrative.

Sacred Breasts is filled with stories and art from women about the world. Deeply honoured that my work now lies within the pages of this brilliant and brave sharing.

Sadly, Barbara died on Thursday October 5th 2023.
Obituary address:

https://rip.ie/death-notice/barbara-omeara-wicklow-greystones-531908

Upon hearing this news I was heart broken, such a deep loss, a woman whom I had just met but felt akin to, our cords of connection now woven forever in care and community.

The compilation of many was not any where near finished, however others stepped up ensuring her vision to fruition. It stands as a testament to her spirit and the community she inspired. My heartfelt respect and gratitude to those who through action and perseverance made it a reality!

Kim Kitchen - Oct 15 2025

SOLO • April 5 2025

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:30:31 GMT

SOLO • April 2025

First solo trip a long time ago. My Mum

saw me board the train from Woodstock to

Toronto where Aunty awaited my arrival.

MENTORSHIP TIME now come to fruition!

After a year of collaboration with Artist Jayne Burnside who resides in New Liskeard, we celebrate Jayne's life time of art making as she marks her first solo exhibition at Alex Dufresene Gallery in Callander. May 10 - June 7 2025.

Please join Jayne for the opening reception on May 10th.

See other details provided on the invitation.

Press release below.

I feel such gratitude that our paths crossed years ago. My first visit to her home was a feast for the eyes, an opening of her innate love and care of all things. Jayne's creative expression purely felt as a pathway of passion and brilliance! This retrospective of her life's work is a timeline of curiosity and art making as inspiration and medicine. I am delighted too have engaged in this year of mentorship as we exuberantly produced and prepared this exhibition for all to see. Congratulations Jayne!

In Search of She • Collage • Triptych • 11" x 17" x 3

To view this work & Artist Statement visit Art For Sale

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Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:54:46 GMT

PIVOT • January 2025
Leaving winter for a break into warmth provides a downright re-set. Having sand between my toes, building up strength as I stroll and swim, being in the great outdoors, watching pelicans play so notably all the day long well it nourishes my longing to live my potential. I am deeply grateful for all that I receive.

I set off for Cuba back in November 2024 and wanted to try my hand at drawing with markers all because it is simple enough, easy to pack, no time-consuming setup, no cleaning of brushes, etc. My desire to have easy access in creating at the shoreline. Delighted by the experience and ease of this new medium.

I who thrive in positions of the unknown and the learning that unfolds!

The idea of taking risk has changed greatly for me now disabled. I mention this as most like to ask how I find travelling now and am I not afraid of what could go wrong. First let me say, I have no hesitation in asking for the assistance and support I require. Clarity of my reality, with extremely low capacity, numerous considerations of how each day is different with how my body functions and keeping these factors real is critical! The strategies are a family affair as our daughters and dear friends provide input from their experience assisting me in varied situations. When all boxes have been checked off with planning, I then organize and put in place. Moving about the world comforts me. It allows me to meet and greet those whose paths I cross if only for a fleeting moment. Connections forged along with the magnificence of the natural landscape that is forever inprinted in my Being.

And this my friends, provides a whole lot of hope - of goodness going on in the world - KIM

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Paddle On Sister

Paddle On Sister

Memories of the Swamp

Dream it . . .

Sacred Breasts

Sacred Breasts Created by Barbara O'Meara Edited by Trista Hendren Foreward by Dr Karen Ward Girl God Books

SOLO • April 5 2025

SOLO • April 2025

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Sacred Breasts
Created by Barbara O'Meara Edited by Trista Hendren Foreward by Dr Karen Ward
Girl God Books