KATE CAMERON REID
Kate Cameron Reid is a multidisciplinary, contemporary artist. Her work is primarily autobiographical and self-explorative, recreating fragments of a narrative in each piece. Often utilising personal belongings or found objects as a metaphor, she aims to draw the viewer into her work through the intimacy of the story being told. Each work is a fragment of time, depicting memories and life events, exploring emotionally charged themes of loss, grief, trauma, and fragility. The forefront of her creative practice is to raise questions in the storytelling of each piece and create continuous conversation, with the fundamental intention for human connection.
A graduate of Central Saint Martins (BA Hons), Kate started her career on Savile Row, worked in the fashion industry for 15 years and lectured at Ravensbourne University London, before transitioning to contemporary art. Having previously lived in London, Kate relocated to Scotland and now resides on the North-East coast. Kate has recently exhibited at the Cabrach Trust, Elgin Cathedral and The Royal Scottish Academy.
About the Residency
Kate Cameron Reid’s residency, in contrast to The Pilgrimages of Moray book, re-traced the steps of Sandy Edwards, an elderly Lossiemouth fisherman through his handwritten dairy. Kate explored the stories of the diary, mapping significant and poignant locations marked by history and community. Moray Way Association Committee Member, Lise Olsen supported Kate on the initial planning walk around Lossiemouth.
With special thanks to Lossiemouth Fisheries and Community Museum, Isobel Nelson, Dennis Slater, Davey Mackenzie and Angie Stewart.
Join Kate on her walk as part of the AIM III Showcase here.