In Summer time, Kirstie Paints utilizes mixed media collage to construct a vibrant dialogue between the human figure and the natural world. By layering intricate botanical elements alongside female facial features, the artist suggests a deep, intrinsic bond where the self is not separate from the earth, but a vital part of its blooming cycle. The landscape orientation allows the eye to travel across a rich tapestry of textures, mimicking the wandering path of a summer afternoon.

The work draws on pop art sensibilities and abstract techniques to explore themes of mental wellbeing and mindful living. Each fragment of paper serves as a building block for an imaginative space where the viewer is encouraged to find their own meaning within the dense foliage. It is a study of growth and ecological connection, presented with a warmth that feels both personal and expansive.