Kirsty Joanna Doig’s dedication to her art has led to exhibiting her works both nationally and internationally for more than 20 years since graduating in Ceramic Sculpture & Design in 2000 at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design(DJCAD), part of the University of Dundee in Scotland. It is ranked as one of the top schools of art and design in the United Kingdom.

Her work has evolved from the study of psychology in humans and animals over the years, whilst continually exploring the nature of being and consciousness. Kirsty’s work focuses on the ‘soul’ and its inner connective nature, expressing that “not only is it our thoughts, our physical embodiment and life experiences which help shapes who we are, but simply being in the present allows us to experience and explore a oneness which connects to everything around us. It allows us to have an understanding of consciousness, which is greater than our mind and body alone”. It is Kirsty’s firm belief that all animals are sentient beings. Kirsty’s work often conveys a playful yet serious quality to them, expressing; love, soul and emotion which reflects and evokes that of the viewer. She likes to work in a spontaneous and fluid manner, which is demonstrated from the years of her craft. She focuses on creating living sculptures, not just representative ones.

Kirsty believes that clay is a great medium which allows the fluidity of thought and creation to materialize. Clay is both organic and natural and after heat is applied it is completely transformed and becomes incredibly durable. It is this alchemy between those processes that remains a wonderment over the centuries. Clays and indeed glaze’s ability to metamorphose into new boundaries and structural elements and colors, makes it a true natural alchemy in art.

Her animal collections are influenced around Scotland, where she dedicates her life and experiences the beauty that surrounds her. Kirsty works intuitively and sculpts her work in the countryside, where she lives on the edge of the Angus Glens, near the Cairngorm Mountains.