Kelly McCarthy
I work in a variety of mediums, mainly 2D but I also create paper mache figures and paper pop up cards. I really enjoy storytelling so my work is generally narrative in nature, populated by a playfully wry cast of quirky, poignant and insightful characters.
My painting style is simplistically bold, emotive and colourful, but with a sensitivity and depth that requires a little more thought from the viewer although I always strive to make my work pertinent and accessible to all.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ILKLEY ARTS
Ilkley Arts mission is to promote and celebrate the arts in Ilkley and surrounding areas to enrich the lives of residents and visitors and to support and help the development of our exhibiting artists.
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Ilkley Arts works with a wide range of organisations to achieve this mission from those whose focus is on developing young artists such as Art School Ilkley and Nell Bank Outdoor Education Centre as well as partnerships with Ilkley Manor House, Outside the Box, Ilkley Literature Festival and the Ilkley Playhouse.