Approved: 03.04.2020

Kate Howard

Artist, Gallery educator, Teacher, Technician

Archived
Approved: 03.04.2020

My practise is deeply rooted in the practise and histories of sculpture, having studied this at degree level. An exploration of traditional sculptural methods lie at the core of the work: a series of larger carved sculptures, are seen scattered amongst more carefully considered (often) cast objects. Each in turn challenging and undermining prevailing sculptural traditions and that of monolithic masculine modernist sensibilities.

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  • Location: Lewisham, London

Artist Statement

My practise is deeply rooted in the practise and histories of sculpture, having studied this at degree level. An exploration of traditional sculptural methods lie at the core of the work: a series of larger carved sculptures, are seen scattered amongst more carefully considered (often) cast objects. Each in turn challenging and undermining prevailing sculptural traditions and that of monolithic masculine modernist sensibilities.

Through my work I re address contemporary and historic feminist issues, lusting after an intersectional feminism that is inclusionary for all bodies. Influenced by the ‘sex wars’ that ignited in the second wave of feminism, Iquestion if there is a way to relocate the role of pornography within society; away from the endless reiterative parade of white, slim, compliant bodies and instead towards the multiplication of a more inclusive repertoire of desire.

My aim for the future with my practise is to continue to carve a platform for myself, a gender non comforming afab artist in a field that is still male dominated. I want to path the way for other artists like myself and continue to raise and highlight issues that are pertinent to our existence and artists and human beings. I want to be seen.

CV & Education

Kate Howard

 

Live and Work in London.

 

Education:

 

2016-18 Goldsmiths University, Masters of Fine Art, Passed with Distinction.

2010-13 Camberwell College of the Arts, University of the Arts London, BA Sculpture 1st Class Honours.

2008-10 Camberwell College of the Arts, University of the Arts London, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.

 

 

Selected Group Shows: 

 

2019:

 

26th September - 12th October, Out of Shape, Peer Gallery London.

31st May, The Sponge, collaboration with Panic Attack Duo, The Change Room, London.

17th May, Storyteller at She Hears, organised by She Performs, Tate Modern, London.

 

2018:

 

September 21st-26th, Toxic Mirror, Enclave, London.

26th July - 17th August, Site and Subject, Camberwell Space, London.

12th -17th July, Goldsmiths MFA degree Show, Goldsmiths University, London.

23rd May - June 1st, Outside, Crossbones Garden, London.

20th May, Beyond the Standard Model, Almanac project space, London.

 

2017:

 

6th-11th September 2017, 9 ways to tell yourself everything will be fine, APT Gallery, London.

 

2016:

 

20th November 2016, White Noise, Black Voices, 198 Gallery, London.

 

2014/2015:

 

8th December 14 - 20th January 15, A Union of Voices, Horatio Jr, Rotherhithe, London.

9th July -15th August, Flatpacked/Wrapped/Stacked, Punk & Sheep Gallery, Canary Wharf, London.

 

2013 :

 

Saatchi New Sensations, Victoria House, London. 

Float Art, Dixie Paddle Steamer, Tower Bridge, London.      

Degree Show, Camberwell College of Arts, London.     

Kevo, Deptford Old Police Station, Deptford, London.

 

Publications:

 

2019 This Is Tomorrow, Online Review of ‘Out Of Shape’ at Peer Gallery.

2019 “Fleisch” @fleisch.2019, Dusseldorf, Germany.

 

Radio:

 

2019 October 14th Wired Radio, Art world Confidential with Alexa Phillips. 

 

Residencies:

 

2020 Queer Feminist Art Residency, Gyula, Hungary.

2011 Air: Expanding Fields Workshop, Air, London.

 

Awards/Grants:

 

2018 Recipient of the Goldsmiths MFA Studio Award, a partnership funded by Acme Studios, Jane Hamlyn, and Goldsmith’s University. 

2018 Recipient of an Eaton Trust Fund Grant

2013 Shortlisted Artist for Saatchi New Sensations.