Kimberley Nicolle De Garis

Born in Southampton with Scottish and English heritage, Kimberley brings a rich and diverse cultural background to her practice. With roots in the Isles of Scilly and the Channel Islands, her connection to coastal life is a recurring influence in her work.

After a successful 20-year career in commercial photography, during which she collaborated with leading figures in the fashion industry and established her own portraiture business, she has now transitioned fully into her art practice.
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Working from her studio in Curdridge, Hampshire, Kimberley creates large-format canvases defined by vibrant palettes, expressive textures, and dynamic movement. Her process is immersive and intuitive, often involving direct contact with the paint, resulting in works that feel both raw and celebratory. The energy of island life, the rhythm of music, and the beauty of natural landscapes all converge in her distinctive visual language.

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Kimberley’s practice balances commissioned projects with the creation of new collections for exhibition, each piece demonstrating her commitment to both artistic vision and client collaboration. With her growing reputation and expanding body of work, she emerges as a compelling contemporary voice, an artist at th...

2004 - 2007 The Arts Institute at Bournemouth BA (Hons) Commercial Photography.

2000 -2004 Fareham Arts College - Advanced Double Art & Design with specialist interest in fine art. Film Studies & Media Studies.

Pride of Portsmouth July-September 2026.
Brighton Box Gallery, May 2026.
Aspex Art Gallery, February 2026.
The Shard, March 2025.
Florals March 2025.
View to Somewhere Zest March 2025.
Archipelago September 2024.
Oxmarket Contemporary Wish you were here August 2024.
Tea, Coffee, tequila, Oxmarket Contemporary, 25th June - 7th July 2024.
Neons June 2024.
MultiStories Street Art West Quay May 2024.