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Kara Maguire Art

Portfolio

This section presents selected art works spanning my education, paper jewelry as wearable art, independent design explorations, and a current body of studio work rooted in abstraction and surrealism. Together, this portfolio reflects an evolving practice that explores materiality, and process across functional and expressive forms.

Ink drawing with a swirling, blue object in the center, against a black background.

Ink drawing with a swirling, blue object in the center, against a black background.

Void, Veil and Vessel

Abstraction is at the heart of this body of work. These pieces function as portraits and landscapes, built through experimental textures and swirling forms that create atmosphere and invite reflection. Open the door to the other side, where vessels hide behind the veil, drifting in the void...

Vector illustration of multiple fern shapes, in color and black and white outline.

Vector illustration of multiple fern shapes, in color and black and white outline.

Vector and Frame

This collection highlights independent graphic design explorations, including brand logos and custom vector illustrations, created through ongoing experimentation and personal study.

A close up of yellow and green dried leaves, layered over top of each other.

A close up of yellow and green dried leaves, layered over top of each other.

Early academic work exploring form, material, and visual language across multiple mediums. These projects document skill-building, experimentation, and the development of visual thinking through structured study.

Photo of oval earrings made from seashell and paper, in dark blue and white, with gold.

Photo of oval earrings made from seashell and paper, in dark blue and white, with gold.

Paper Thin Jewelry

A handmade jewelry collection created from recycled paper, combining sustainable materials with sculptural form, texture, and color.

A painting of a soft swirling form, in yellow and light blue-grey.

A painting of a soft swirling form, in yellow and light blue-grey.

More to come soon...

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Explore more of my graphic design and digital work in Projects, and learn more about my education and background under About.

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