Kelly McKibben is a ceramic artist completing her MFA this semester at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. In her work, Kelly uses a screen-printed slip transfer process mixing wallpaper and fabric patterns with handwritten sayings and illustrations.
As a child, Kelly moved a lot with her parents and the only comfort she had with each box she unpacked was found in her material possessions — those special objects she felt connected to no matter where she lived. She has always placed great value on the items people collect over time, they’re a part of our history and each tells a story and gives us a measure of security. It’s obvious why she turned out to be a ceramic artist, she’s now able to share special objects with others who have a certain affection for them and they are able to become a part of someone else’s journey. Nice to think about, isn’t it?
(images from kelly mckibben)
April 12th, 2008 at 2:03 am
These plates are great and the story behind them is even better. I can completely relate to your special possessions being part of you, almost like a trip down memory lane Thank you for bringing her eclectic style to me.
April 12th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
i love these! her website is great, but how can you purchase her work? I love the clothesline plates!! Great find!
June 4th, 2008 at 4:34 am
Love, Love, Love the plates…where can i buy?
Cari McKibben
–and yes, I was googling blogs with the name McKibben in them….so sue me!