A Little About Kay Paton
Kay Paton was born and spent most of her younger years on her parent’s cattle station “Collaroy” in Central Queensland, Australia.
Being very homesick at boarding school, art became a great comfort – being able to draw her animals that she missed so much. At this stage of her education she was concentrating on entering Veternarian Science but this didn’t eventuate and Kay was fortunate enough to gain a scholarship to study in America for twelve months. This was a wonderful time of her life as she lived with a family that were very interested in the arts and also Veternary work.
An incredable experience although Kay had no idea that it would be here in the U.S.A. that she would find direction for another chapter of her life many years later. Kay visited the Frederic Remington museum and saw her first bronze work. Later on during the year, she spent time with friends who collected western art and the seed was planted.
Her first piece was completed in 1984 and cast in Brisbane. Kay’s brother Ian then learnt the Ceramic Shell method of casting and was able to complete some of her works which was of a great benefit.
Through work and family commitments (She has a husband, Trevor and two sons Mitchel and Justin) Kay was unable to create any new work until January 1997 when she needed to find a new direction in her life.
In 2000 Kay and her husband Trevor put together a basic foundry and she has been improving on and learning this trade to this day. Kay Paton is now able to have control of the whole process and the quality of the finished piece.
At present, Kay juggles other business commitments and work in the studio and foundry. To date she has completed in excess of 350 bronzes, privately commissed or as trophies.
Although she has travelled extensively, Rural Australia and all associated with it is very dear to her and it is her hope to continue to capture this part of her “world” as she sees it.
Our bodies today are a result of the road we have travelled and spirit the reflection of the dreams we dream.
Photos of Kay and her helpers
