Featured Artist

Kim Breit

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania based collage artist, Kim Breit, creates 3 dimensional collages as a form of the art of storytelling. With a small number of tools, she builds unique and engaging paper art. The hand cut and detailed 3 dimensional pieces invite the viewer to participate in her vision. Each piece is constructed layer by layer, building to the surface and revealing a story. The juxtaposition of character and theme contribute to each complex composition. Her work has been described as being whimsical, intricate, created with patience and worthy of close examination to reveal the nuances of each piece. Breit uses her paper art as a method of sharing a story in a way that harkens back to childhood. Her vision is to modernize the methods of passing on ideas, memories and dreams. Each collage is meant to draw your attention visually first, then appeal to all your senses and emotions. When looking at her work, as if listening to a story, she plants the seed to share the collage as one would tell a story again and again. Her work has been featured in art publications, galleries, solo shows and magazine cover art.