About Kate MccGwire
Born 1964. Kate MccGwire is a sculptor.
Kate MccGwire (born 1964) is a British sculptor who specializes in the medium of feathers. She was born in Wroxham, Norfolk, and grew up at a boatyard. Her mother was a teacher, and her father was the managing director of a boat holiday company. She was educated at Manchester Polytechnic, Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College and the Royal College of Art. MccGwire uses a Dutch barge moored on the Thames at Platt's Eyot, Hampton, as her studio. who purchased her 2004 graduation show work constructed using 23,000 boiled chicken wishbones. As well as her classic feather works her exhibition included works on paper, a bridal dress made from cable ties, and an infinity-style projection made from 3D printer cast-offs and mirrors.
Personal life Her partner is a retired engineer who now works in her studio. She has two children from a previous relationship, from which she took the MccGwire surname.
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