Hi there, I’m Kim

My artistic journey began at a young age, growing up in rural northern Michigan alongside the guidance of two matriarchs, my grandmother Fran and my mother Judy. Summer vacations were spent at my grandma’s fieldstone home where I found myself captivated, listening to family stories while watching my mom and grandma immersed in the act of creating. These moments became the foundation for my artistic inspiration. My layered felt shapes are stitched with embroidery—a skill taught to me by both Fran and Judy. Today, my artistic practice is a tribute to the legacy of my matriarchs.

Inspired by my original works of art, I also create DIY felt embroidery kits, tote bags, tea towels, and other products for my brand, Fran & Judy, which is my space to thread tradition with playfulness and craft with fine art.

> Listen to Kim’s interview on Art Beat which aired on November 25, 2022 on WMUK 102.1 Kalamazoo’s NPR station

> Watch Kim’s interview on Kalamazoo Lively Arts which aired on October 24, 2024 on WGVU Grand Rapids’ PBS