INTERDEPENDENCE
2023
A 3 metre long mosaic of a basking shark surrounded by plankton in six panels
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Culture Vannin.
Completion 2023
This basking shark mosaic is a development of a special body of work supported by Culture Vanin. It provides a new way of sharing the diverse marine life we are lucky to have and the importance to respect all aspects of what is becoming an increasingly fragile ecosystem.
I have included local stone from Pooil Vaaish, found objects,
and re-cycled glass in the making of the piece.
2021
Exhibition at Dungeness 2021
Kimmy exhibitied at the Dungeness Open Studios from June 24th to July 1st 2021
The studios are run by the owner/artist Paddy Hamilton who has extensive domestic and international experience of solo and collaborative shows and events.
Dungeness is one of the largest expanses of shingle in Europe. It is of international conservation importance for its geomorphology, plant and invertebrate communities and bird life.
Work created for this exhibition will be inspired by the remarkable variety of wildlife living at Dungeness, with over 600 different types of plant: a third of all those found in Britain.
It is one of the best places in Britain to find invertebrates such as moths, bees, beetles, and spiders; many of these are very rare, some found nowhere else in Britain.
2020
Kimmy creates interior design for log cabin at The Sportsman
In 2019 Kimmy was commissioned by The Sportsman to create the interior design for one of their new luxurious log cabins behind the restaurant on Seasalter beach.
There is a selection of her mosaics on permanent display in the cabin.
Below are some pictures of the cabins’s interior:
Ocean Conservation Research newsletter
Basking Shark Mosaic: Art as Overt Activism and Climate Solution
Amid the digital tapestry of Instagram’s new platform, Threads, dedicated to inspiring conversations, “artivism” has played a viral form of environmental advocacy. Artist Kimmy McHarrie’s monumental mosaic of a basking shark surrounded by plankton resounds as a rallying call for ocean conservation. Crafted 10 ft (over 3 m) in length, the mosaic stands as a visual testament to the diminishing basking shark population around the Isle of Man—plunging from 500 sightings in 2019 to just 8 sharks reported in 2021. Displayed prominently at Ronaldsway Airport, McHarrie’s masterpiece weaves local stone, repurposed glass, and found items into a vibrant tapestry that champions ocean conservation, sustainability, and the battle against the climate crisis. Accompanied by a poignant film featuring basking shark footage, interviews with marine biologists and local fishermen, this artful endeavor amplifies the importance of protecting our ocean’s fragile ecosystem and the myriad species that inhabit it. For as the saying goes, “A landscape that hasn’t been evocatively described becomes easier to destroy.” In an era where activism finds its voice in art, Kimmy McHarrie’s mosaic emerges as a resonant call to action, an embodiment of hope amid the ebb and flow of our oceanic journey.