About

I’m a Decatur, GA abstract painter and I know that, for me,

asking “what if ?” makes painting exciting!

When it comes to painting, what could be more fun than experimenting, discovering and answering questions like: what happens when I pour paint or ink? What if I add texture? How does it change if I work at a different scale or with different tools?

Building up layers, texture, color and pattern energizes me and I see the repeating ideas of complexity, mystery and ambiguity appearing in my works. Using acrylics, all kinds of marking tools and occasional dashes of collage, I work intuitively, spontaneously and organically, one shape or color leading to the next. This process invites the unexpected and it means I almost never know exactly how a painting will evolve or what the final image will be. That makes the experience both frustrating and exciting…and it keeps me coming back for more.

Every piece teaches me something new about myself and about painting and often becomes the springboard to my next piece. Working in this way constantly challenges me to keep taking risks.

Ultimately, these works are about the mood, energy and spirit that are conveyed and I thrive on the process of creating them. It provides a visceral way for me to connect to myself, my life and, hopefully, to the viewer.

Kay Hunt Bio

 Kay was born and grew up in Texas. After graduating from Baylor University with a B.A. in sociology, she moved to Atlanta, GA where she spent over 20 years in the printing and graphics industry.

 Upon leaving the graphics business, she devoted the next six years to fine art photography, designing and producing wearable art clothing, painted furniture and fun jewelry, selling some of these works through Bellagio in Asheville, NC and The Seen gallery in Atlanta, GA This period was followed by a return to the business world in various administrative capacities.

 In 2009, Kay determined to pursue a life-long dream of painting abstractly. Her dedication has resulted in being represented in the following exhibits and collections:

Collections

Spark Marketer, Nashville, TN

 Exhibits

 Spruill Arts Student and Faculty Juried Exhibition, Spruill Art Gallery, Atlanta, GA,  June–August, 2019

 WOW x 6, Wild Hope Gallery, Alpharetta, GA, September 22-October 6, 2018

 Spruill Arts Student and Faculty Juried Exhibition, Spruill Art Gallery, Atlanta, GA,  June–August, 2018

 Solo Exhibit, The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Atlanta, GA, February, 2018

 A Gathering of Artists, Clubhouse of Briarcliff Beach Woods Club, Atlanta, GA, December 1-2, 2017

 Solo Exhibit, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, August, 2017

 Spruill Arts Student and Faculty Juried Exhibition, Spruill Art Gallery, Atlanta, GA,  June–August, 2017

 Spark Marketer Open House and Art Show, Spark Marketer, Nashville, TN, October, 2014

 “Emerging Artists,” Anne Irwin Gallery, August, 2013

 “Renewal” Exhibit, (Juried) First Place, Atlanta Artists Center, Atlanta, GA, January, 2012

 “Emerging Artists,” Anne Irwin Gallery, August, 2012

 “Abstract Paintings”, One Woman Show, Local Three, Atlanta, GA, July, 2011

 “Holiday Gems,” (Juried), Atlanta Artists Center, November 2010

 “AAC in the Limelight,” (Juried), Binder’s Limelight Gallery, sponsored by Atlanta Artists Center, August, 2010

 New Members Exhibit, (Juried), Atlanta Artists Center, July, 2010

 Atlanta Painters 2010 Exhibition, Neighborhood Gallery, Atlanta, GA, May, 2010