Kim Wyly

Kim Wyly grew up in McAllen at the southern tip of Texas, almost in Mexico.  She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas with a B.A. in General Studies.  She has not been formally trained as an artist and has been enjoying painting for 8 years.  Kim has lived in Dallas for 15 years and is happily married to Evan Wyly.  She has a beagle named Sancho.  A beagle won Best In Show at the Westminster Dog Show this year!

 “I enjoy many different mediums of art, including photography, bronze sculpture, and oil painting.  I've been influenced by some of my favorite artists, including Chagall, Basquiat and Giacometti.  I often use symbolism to reflect my feelings and dreams, and as a way to transfer my subconscious mind to the canvas.  Sometimes I use art as a form of journaling.  Each painting is an exercise in working through emotions or experiences.  Art, my family, and my faith in God have helped me through some of the most difficult times in my life.  Art parallels life, in that it is a journey, and I am learning through the process.  Art has taught me to be patient and to live in the moment.  I leave the "meaning" of each piece to the individual viewer.

I would like my artwork to help others to achieve their dreams, so all of my proceeds from this event will go to Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.”