Artist statement
ConceptsMy earlier works were centred around myths, folklore and landscape. I used colour in a bold and energetic way. My recent works in contrast use minimal and monochromatic colour; the pieces are large and assembled together. My ideas have changed and matured, I am now working from my own experiences and memories from childhood. I have become very interested in re-inventing memories through interiors and atmospheres as in the painting 'Memories of a Bridesmaid' and 'Interior Assemblage'.
Influences
Landscapes, experiences, travel, relationships. I enjoy the work of other artists who are developing their own personal language of symbols. Colours, themes using mixed media, experience and memory like Hughie O'Donoghue and Anselm Kiefer.
Career path
At present I am working at home from my studio, exhibiting locally. I would like to exhibit further a field and apply for residencies in this country and abroad in the future. I am open to commissions.
Qualifications and training
- 2009 Post Graduate Certificate of Education, Coleg Menai, Bangor
- 2007 BA Fine Art (1st class degree), Coleg Menai/UCW, Bangor
Solo exhibitions
- 2004 Karen Ball - recent works, Canolfan Beaumaris, Beaumaris
- 2001 Theatre Gwynedd, Bangor
- 1994 Mixed media collection of works, Basilic Gallery, los, Cyclades collection of pastels and Batiks
- 1993 Theatre Gwynedd, Bangor, pastels and Batiks
- 1988 'Awakening Images', Walkley Community Centre,, sheffield
- 1988 Batiks, Second Hand News, Eccelsall Road, Sheffield
- 1988 Batiks, Mount Pleasant Centre, Sheffield
Group exhibitions
- 2007 graduation show, Coleg Menai, Bangor
- 2004 Coleg Menai group show, Bangor Art Gallery, Bangor
- 2004 The Welsh Contemporary Arts Fair, Snowdon Mill, Porthmadog
- 2004 Open, Plas Glyn-y-Weddw, Llyn Peninsula
- 2004 Works from Coleg Menai Students, Oriel Bangor, Bangor
- 2001 40 King Street, Chester
- 2001 Plas-Glyn, Weddw, Llanbedrog
- 2001 Mynth Llandegai Memorial Hall
- 2000 Mynth Llandegai Memorial Hall
- 1993 Theatre Gwynedd joint exhibition, K Ball/Liz Mead
- 1993 Mlcheldre Centre, Hollyhead, open exhibition
- 1989 Mappin Art Gallery, Sheffield, open exhibition
Residencies
- 2009 Artist in Residency, Liverpool Community Arts College, Liverpool
