Bio

Loretta Kyle was born in Hemmingford, Quebec and resides in Bonnyville, Alberta. She studied Biological Sciences, Laboratory and Research at NAIT from 1987-89. She has been sculpting stone since 1987, full time since 1997. Her work can be found in galleries across Western Canada

“ I am happiest when I have stone in my hands. I am driven to seek it out, touch it, explore it, carve it. I believe that stone is as essential to our lives as water and air. Stone teaches patience, to think before acting or speaking. Its hardness slows me down, grounds me. I am all about stone. Perhaps I envy its ability to be: Strong and brittle; Hard and soft; Abrasive and silky smooth; Utilitarian and soulful; Abundantly ordinary and exotically beautiful; oxidizingly dull; Vibrantly colourful!”

Loretta’s work is represented in galleries including: The Art Gallery of Alberta, Art Rental Shop, Edmonton, AB; The Alberta Craft Council, Edmonton, AB; Scott Gallery, Edmonton, AB; Art of Man Gallery, Lake Louise, AB; Gallery 421, Kelowna, BC

Exhibitions: Toronto, Ontario 2001 & 2007; Bonnyville, Alberta 2002-2003, 2012; Athabasca, Alberta 2003-2004; Edmonton, Alberta 2004; Camrose, Alberta 2005; Cochrane, Alberta 2012; Front Gallery, Edmonton, May 2006 & 2008; Western Show Case, Calgary Stampede, 2009, 2010, 2012; Livingston, Montana, September 2009; Lloydminster, Alberta, August 2009.