MEET THE ARTIST: KIRSTY RICE

Kirsty Rice was born and raised in Erskine and has always had a creative streak.


Throughout her childhood she was drawn towards the more expressive subjects on the curriculum and in 2006 shipped off to Dundee University to study art. In 2011, whilst making clay jewellery in her spare time, Kirsty was drawn to photography more so out of necessity than interest; as visually stunning as her jewellery might be, it wasn't going to market itself!


This dip into photography slowly took hold, becoming passion and her fondness for all things creepy, dark and macabre has only grown, too.

Fair to say, her love of horror films, literature and exploration of alternative themes has helped inspire and shape her work over the years. Through her time working on location as well as in her home studio, her interest in photo manipulation came to the fore; allowing her to create dark and sinister pieces from out of the everyday.


Always on the lookout for new locations (and props), her long suffering boyfriend endures the wicked selection of seriously spooky porcelain dolls that often accompany her on her frequent trips to abandoned buildings and forgotten ruins throughout Scotland.


Avoiding the trappings of a one-trick-pony, Kirsty incorporates various themes into her work, from abstract macro to far-flung scenic shots presented in an unusual light. She enjoys bringing focus on the unseen details of her subject, magnifying these for the viewer. Her pride and joy, however, is her collection of dolls, each one with its own set of expressions and, she would insist - personalities. The appeal of these creepy little urchins? An accessible and willing subject that, despite their primary use as a children's toy or ornament, are portrayed in horror and folklore as demonic harbingers of pain and bad luck. Such ingrained juxtaposition makes for a piece that provokes conversation in an audience.

Kirsty also enjoys pitching her camera at barren locations; forests, abandoned buildings or demolition sites which mix well with her bespoke post processing technique giving these pieces an ominous, otherworldly feel. The forest will lay idle, waiting for something to happen. This, she feels, gives her viewer opportunity to expand on the subject, using their imagination to interact with the piece; filling in the blanks to make it all the more personal.


Kirsty will be trading at Loch Lomond Comic Con on the 28th and 29th April, and at Edinburgh Horror Con on the 12th and 13th May.


KirstyRiceArt offers original artwork that would look great above your mantle (or even in your dungeon!) and will slake the thirst of the dark art or horror fanatic in your life. You can find a full selection of prints, cards and artwork on Etsy at www.kirstyriceart.etsy.com


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