Bio
To date Kirk has been studying mathematical patterns and sequences found in nature, and is producing sculptural interpretations of those patterns in an attempt to articulate and convey his understanding of them. Kirk is very interested in the complex polar relationship that exists between science and nature; the man-made construct intended to define and quantify with great precision, and the natural world that so little is known about where everything seems to happen at random. Kirk uses geometry, mathematical patterns and sequences, aggregations, and fractals as elemental building blocks in his work to demonstrate his understanding of the relationship between science and nature. He creates articulated forms that display how logical mathematically derived patterns can produce complex organic natural forms. Kirk's approach to his work is much like that of a scientist; creating systems of variables that can be fixed or manipulated in a variety of combinations. The sculptural output is the result of controlled experimentation, and despite the fact that the artistic process is very controlled, the final outcome can not always be precisely predicted.
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Exhibitions, Publications, and Humanitarian Work
2005 University of Calgary Faculty of Fine Arts Open House;
2006 University of Calgary Faculty of Fine Arts Open House;
2007 University of Calgary Faculty of Fine Arts Open House;
2007 University of Calgary Faculty of Fine Arts Graduate Fundraiser;
2008 University of Calgary Faculty of Fine Arts Studio Gallery Installation;
2008 University of Calgary Artist Talk;
2008 University of Calgary Faculty of Fine Arts Graduating Exhibit;
2008 University of Calgary, Alumni Magazine Feature;
2008 Cerebral Palsy Association Fundraiser;
2008 Focus Humanitarian Assistance Fundraiser;
2008 Frosted Gala Fashion Show;
2008 University of Calgary, Faculty of Environmental Design Silent Auction Fundraiser;
2009 University of Calgary Artist Talk;
2010 Human Touch Fashion Show Installation;
2010 SAIT, Alumni Magazine Feature;
2010 Human Touch Fashion Show work donated to raise money for In From the Cold;
2011 United Way Fundraiser;
Awards
2006 Jason Lang Scholarship;
2007 Jason Lang Scholarship;
2007 University of Calgary, Faculty of Fine Arts Grant;
2008 Jason Lang Scholarship;
2008 University of Calgary, Faculty of Environmental Design Entrance Award;
2011 University of Calgary, Faculty of Fine Arts Entrance Award;
Commissions
2007 University of Calgary Faculty of Kinesiology;
2008 University of Calgary Arch Awards (Distinguished Alumni Award, Graduate of the Last Decade Award);
2008 University of Calgary President's Office Gift to G.E. President and CEO Elyse Allan;
2009 University of Calgary Arch Awards (Future Alumni Award, Distinguished Alumni Award, Graduate of the Last Decade Award);
2009 Gairdner Awards;
2010 University of Calgary Arch Awards (Future Alumni Award, Distinguished Alumni Award, Graduate of the Last Decade Award);
2010 Hotchkiss Brain Institute Citation Awards;
Dr. David Miyauchi;
2010 Gairdner Awards;
University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine 40th Anniversary;
2011 Gairdner Awards;
2011 SAIT Presidential Awards;
2011 University of Calgary Arch Awards (Future Alumni Award, Distinguished Alumni Award, Graduate of the Last Decade Award);
2012 PENDING NASA;
2012 University of Calgary Arch Awards (Future Alumni Award, Distinguished Alumni Award, Graduate of the Last Decade Award);
2013 University of Calgary Arch Awards (Future Alumni Award, Distinguished Alumni Award, Graduate of the Last Decade Award);
2014 University of Calgary Arch Awards (Future Alumni Award, Distinguished Alumni Award, Graduate of the Last Decade Award);