Bold Moves and Pink Shoes

A vibrant contemporary scene capturing a playful chess match between friends, set within a richly patterned interior. Bold stripes sweep across the floor, lush green tones frame the arched window, and a loyal black dog keeps quiet watch beside the board.

This artwork explores friendship and the small, powerful rituals of time shared. Confident colour and strong composition make it a striking statement piece for modern interiors.

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Kim Hawks is a self-taught contemporary artist whose work explores femininity, identity, and natural forms. With a background in graphic design, Kim brings a refined sense of composition, colour, and visual balance to her paintings, while allowing intuition and emotion to guide the final expression.

Drawing on years of creative problem-solving in design, Kim approaches painting as both structure and release. The discipline of design provides a foundation, while the act of painting becomes a space for freedom, storytelling, and personal exploration.