Kirsty Roberts – Artist Spotlight

Who are you and what do you do?

I’m Kirsty Roberts.  I create wire sculptures with hex mesh wire. I’m challenged by the “wire mesh” as it has a flow and takes on character of its own.  Blending the wire with wood, beads and other elements adds the details and allows me additional artistic expressions.  I am inspired the most by nature and gardening.  I enjoy my family and will continue to bring my ideas to life.

Why do you do what you do?

I have always had “side projects “going on in the back-ground of my life.  I came from a long line of artistic people who were “builders of ideas”.  I learned from them to take my visions and plans from drawings to real life.  I’ve had exposure to many other types of artistic expression, but I believe the hex mesh wires’ unique nature, and the combination of materials, keeps many ideas flowing.

What themes do you pursue?

Animals with feathers, fins and fur.  Recreating and exaggerating motion and flow.

Describe a real life situation that inspired you.

Hearing the chirping of the visiting wild finches, hummingbirds, blue jays and sparrows who “sing” while they drink from the waterfall that spills into the koi pond in our backyard patio.

What jobs have you done other than being an artist?

I raised 3 children and married 40 years last month.  I worked many years for a belt designer, and also worked with credit collections, bookkeeping and retail.

What are your hobbies?

Ornamental gardening, upholstery, sewing and being a new grandma!