Kate Brinkworth is a highly respected and internationally exhibiting British artist who graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Fine Art from Nottingham Trent University in 2000. She works predominantly in oils. Kate’s fascination with the themes of games, vice and the art of cinematography continues to provide great artistic stimulus.
Golden Coke chess set
“My first chess set design was influenced by a previous painting of mine depicting brightly lit, ‘Golden Coke’ bottles. The unique design of each individual piece is inspired by reflections, patterns and contrast of tones found in these glass objects. I am especially interested in the effects of light, shadow, focal points and reflections and I am fascinated with the contrast between transparent and opaque objects.”
Dice chess sets
“My recent chess sets have the theme of casino dice. There is always that question of which influences life more, careful planning or chance and luck?
Chess is a game of pure strategy and skill, whereas a game played with dice cannot be planned. Such a game relies on chance, is heavy with risk and is unpredictable. The chess pieces are painted with designs based on the dice I use in my paintings, echoing this very aspect: luck and chance vs strategy.”
Painting in image gallery by Kate Brinkworth: “Binions” (90cm x 135cm)
SPECIFICATIONS 34 hand-carved, triple-weighted, boxwood chess pieces, 10.2cm Individually and uniquely hand-painted by Purling London's specially commissioned, British-based contemporary artists Purling London branded leather felts…
