Kathryn Manry grew up near the Rocky Mountains of Alberta and now lives on Quadra Island on the BC coast. She studied painting and art history at the University of Calgary and Queens University, and subsequently attended Banff School of Fine Arts. As well as painting, Kathryn enjoys working in clay, making functional vessels in porcelain.
A love of the outdoors has been a touchstone in all of Kathryn’s work. A keen hiker and paddler, her inspirations are found along the trail and from her kayak. Her attention to the changing dynamics of environmental conditions provides challenging material for Kathryn’s paintings. The influence of the colours and patterns of her natural surroundings is clearly seen in her clay work.
A love of the outdoors has been a touchstone in all of Kathryn’s work. A keen hiker and paddler, her inspirations are found along the trail and from her kayak. Her attention to the changing dynamics of environmental conditions provides challenging material for Kathryn’s paintings. The influence of the colours and patterns of her natural surroundings is clearly seen in her clay work.
“Paintings in my Water Series examines the moods and character of water, and the multitude of visual patterns it presents through reflections, ripples or waves. They play with the sense of rhythm and movement, the glance of light on the surface, the patterns and colours that convey the inherent qualities of the water that surrounds us. My compositions capture both the universal dynamic we all recognize from time spent near the shore or on a boat, as well as the particular moment that occurs under unique environmental conditions. I want my paintings to resonate with the pleasure we take in noticing these marvelous patterns in nature and to give us a chance to take a second look at a fleeting moment that we recognize in our mind’s eye.”
"My work in clay is an enjoyable contrast to painting. I relish the placticity of the clay and the challenge of producing forms that are both visually satisfying and functional. Unlike a singular painting, working in a series of themes and repeating a form allows me to examine what I create in a different way, and to immerse myself in the rhythm of the work of production."
"My work in clay is an enjoyable contrast to painting. I relish the placticity of the clay and the challenge of producing forms that are both visually satisfying and functional. Unlike a singular painting, working in a series of themes and repeating a form allows me to examine what I create in a different way, and to immerse myself in the rhythm of the work of production."