Kay Coop
Kay works primarily in watermedia. Her work uses abstraction with representational elements manipulating shadows, light, and color. She is particularly drawn to high value contrast, bright colors, and strong shapes. Her subject matter varies widely, but frequently has a touch of nostalgia and history combined with the implication of human interaction. She has traveled widely and views people and places with an artist’s eye.
Kay’s works have been exhibited locally and across the country from San Diego to Rhode Island in juried regional and national exhibitions. Her many awards include first place and purchase awards in the Kentucky Aqueous USA exhibition. Kay is a Signature Member of the Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri Watercolor Societies, a Platinum Star Artist in the Memphis Germantown Art League (MGAL), and a member of Artists Link.
Her serious focus on art began a few years ago upon retirement from the business world. She enjoys the camaraderie and inspiration of colleagues in the Memphis art community.
Organizational Affiliations:
Memphis/Germantown Art League (MGAL) – Platinum Star Artist and Exhibition Chair for 12 years
Tennessee Watercolor Society, Signature Member and Exhibition Chair 2012
Missouri Watercolor Society, Signature Member
Kentucky Watercolor Society, Signature Member
Artists Link of Memphis
Acceptance in Recent Juried Exhibitions:
Kentucky Watercolor Society Aqueous USA 2019, 2018, 2017,2016, 2015-Richeson Award, 2014, 2013, 2012-Purchase Award, 2011-Canson Award and Purchase Award, 2010, 2009, 2008-Purchase Award, 2007- First Place and Purchase Award
Tennessee Watercolor Society Statewide Biennial Exhibition 2018, 2016, 2014-Traditional Watercolor Award, 2012, 2010-3rd Place, 2008, 2006-Beach Oil Company Award
Missouri Watercolor Society National Exhibition 2019,2015, 2014, 2013-Churchill Painting Award, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2007
MGAL National Exhibition 2015-Lexus Award, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2008-Judge’s Special Recognition Award
MGAL Star Artist Exhibition 2019-3rdPlace, 2018-Honorable Mention, 2017-Honorable Mention,2016-Color, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011-Best of Show, 2010, 2009-3rd Place,2008-Third Place, 2007-2nd Place
MGAL Spring Exhibition 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015-HM, 2014-Creativity Award, 2013, 2012-2nd Place, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006-Best of Show
MGAL Winter Exhibition2019-Honorable Mention, 2018, 2017-Honorable Mention, 2016-Award for Creativity, 2015-Honorable Mention, 2014-Honorable Mention, 2013,
GCVAA Annual Juried Spring Show2019, 2018, 2017-First Place,2016, 2015, 2014, 2013-3rdPlace, 2012, 2010-HM, 2009-HM, 2008-HM, 2007-2ndPlace
Unveil South Main 2012
Watercolor Society of Alabama 69thNational Exhibition 2010-M. Graham & Co. Award
Mid-South Fair, 2008-Best of Show
Contact: rkcoop@ensafe.com
901-604-2853
