KYLE KM

SPACE 1

Exhibition dates : 22 September - 4 October 2026
Opening reception : Wed 23 September 2026, 6:00 - 8:30pm

Veritable Escape

To escape is at the core of my being. 

Escape into passion, creativity, knowledge and freedom, and away from the realities of life. Through pigment and oil, I explore my deepest escape and envelop: a friend, a lover, a muse. And now you.  

Welcome to the shadows of my internal world, centre and core. Allowing queer expression and trust to lead, I work from life through hours of conversation, emotion and artistry to capture each portrait. Contextualising modern subjects in historical themes and medium, each portrait sits timeless in a wor hi ld that has long since passed yet is violently present.

Kyle KM [he/him], born in Ōtautahi, Aotaeroa in 1993. 2016 onward in Naarm, Australia.

During his formative years, Kyle nurtured an innate passion for the creative and performing arts, delving into all depths of artistic expression.

In 2011, his focus turned towards the foundational aspects of drawing, and he immersed himself in the captivating world of diverse art styles and techniques. Over the following decade he pursued self-education, honing his skills in life drawing, colour theory, and the intricacies of oil painting. His thirst for knowledge led him to traverse the globe, delving into global cultures and identities, and extracting philosophical and sociological insights. Eager to breathe life into classical artistic traditions he sought guidance from accomplished artists such as Michael Hussar, Kevin Llewellyn, and David Cheifetz during a period of study in Los Angeles in 2019. These influences solidified his understanding of his craft.

His creative expression infuses historic traditions with a contemporary vibrancy and draws upon mythological and spiritual motifs, and intertwines them with present day subjects.

Through his work, Kyle aspires to drive forward a philosophical dialogue of the Queer experience.