Kim Adams | |
---|---|
Born | Edmonton, Alberta | December 17, 1951
Education | Northwest Institute of the Arts (1974), the Kootenay School of Art (1974-1975), and the University of Victoria (1975-1977), where he received an MFA in 1979. |
Spouse | Barbara Fischer |
Awards | Gershon Iskowitz Prize (2012), Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts (2014) |
Kim Adams (born 17 December 1951[citation needed]) is a Canadian sculptor who is known for his assemblages combining prefabricated elements, often parts of cars or other machine-made structures.[1][2] His visual style is influenced by industrial design, architecture and automotive design.[3] His large-scale sculptures incorporate the model railroading technique of kitbashing,[4][5] and bright stock colours. They may be shown in a park or street as well as in a museum setting.[6] His small surreal landscapes are toy-sized, and may be installed on shelves.[7]