BIO
Morwenna (Wenna) King is a young Scottish graduate artist, operating in the Dundee/Fife area.
King grew up in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire, where her love of creating began with her mother, a successful portrait artist. From a young age King began to develop strong skills in observational drawing and sculpting, eventually leading her to pursue a career in the arts. In 2019, she started studying at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee, graduating in 2023 with an Honours in Fine Art. Alongside her studies, King started her own small business, selling portraits, paintings, art prints, sculptures, jewellery and candles.
Since graduating, King has been on a journey to find her place in the art community, while refining her creative skills and interests.
STATEMENT
My practice is changeable. First and foremost I'm a painter, but I frequently work with clay, blacklight and crafts.I tend to mive between mediums depending what feels right in the moment, however, there are underlying themes that unite my work.
I find most inspiration in nature; colours, patterns, geometries, atmospheres, but most importantly, the profound feeling of being a part of something much greater than myself.
I'm really interested in natural healing, particularly the relationship between nature and spirituality.
At a glance, I try to make art that is fun, magical and accessible to everyone, whilst also exploring more complex and personal topics under the surface, such as psychedelia, mysticism and spirituaity.
My current work is creating immersive paintings using flourescent pigments, that glow under UV. The paintings change colour under different lighting conditions, bringing another layer of perspective and interactivity to the art.