My work is infused with meaning and symbolism; it is thought provoking.

 At first, it seems representational, but on closer examination, it is deeply conceptual, filled with symbolism, meaning, and depth of thought.

 The  intent of  my  art  is  to continue my journey of  personal and artistic growth. It is to help people become aware of the purpose of their lives to make them think about their lives, not just as a series of minutes, hours, and days of time to fill.

 My  work  is  about  finding  a  purpose, making  a  commitment  to courage, honesty, personal freedom, and to helping and loving others. It is intended to effect social and personal change.

 I strive to create art that makes people more conscious of their actions and the effect that those actions may have on their neighbors, their family, or other inhabitants of our planet.

 As an  artist for the past thirty years,  I have worked  in many mediums, such as drawing, photography, painting, film, video, sculpture, and  clay. The work  which I am  presenting herewith is sculpture in clay. However, no matter what the medium I choose to use, the intent is the same. Seen as a body of work, it is cohesive and meaningful.

I believe that my role as an artist is not just to document and make pretty pictures or sculptures for visual enjoyment, but it is to present the opportunity for the viewer to become more aware, to present a philosophical concept, and to effect societal change and personal growth. My desire is to make a meaningful contribution to our society by creating thought-provoking work — and to offer hope in our often-difficult world.

Katie Deits