Kira Somerset is a fine artist whose work delves into the materiality of paint—its texture, depth, and movement. Through meticulous layering, she transforms pigment into immersive, tactile landscapes, inviting viewers to engage not just visually, but viscerally.

A painter since childhood, Kira’s practice has evolved into an obsession—one rooted in an intuitive dialogue between colour, form, and texture. From afar, her paintings appear fluid and harmonious; up close, they reveal intricate layers of detail, where each brushstroke, splatter, and sewn thread contributes to a rich, evolving narrative. This tension between chaos and control, spontaneity and precision, defines her practice.

Deeply influenced by nature’s rhythms and ephemeral beauty, Kira’s work embodies the quiet intensity of shifting light, organic formations, and atmospheric depth. Her signature use of sewing adds a sculptural dimension, mirroring the layered, meditative process of her mark-making. Each piece unfolds over months—built, erased, and rebuilt—until the surface hums with a sense of presence.

Kira’s paintings shift with light and movement, revealing intricate details over time and inviting viewers to linger, noticing new elements in the layers of texture. Her work evokes organic landscapes—without being literal—capturing fleeting moments of nature, like mist, rain, or shifting sunlight. Her meticulous layering, sewing, and textural depth suggest a slow, almost ritualistic approach to creation, where each painting takes on a life of its own.

At the intersection of control and spontaneity, Kira’s work feels both intimate and expansive, quiet yet deeply expressive. It captures a balance between precision and chaos, evoking a rich emotional resonance that invites viewers to explore the tension between these forces. No painting can be replicated; to recreate even one would take a lifetime.