The Art of Kitty Parsons — Vivid Portal to Dreamlike Worlds
Kitty’s inspiration
If you’re a regular reader of Pembrokeshire.Online, you already know something about Kitty Parsons. If you made it to her latest exhibition, at Fishguard Library, now you know her a little better.
The exhibition was a feast for the senses. From the moment you stepped into the gallery, you were enveloped by a kaleidoscope of colour and imagination. Her paintings – rich with fantastical skies, shimmering fish and surreal mushrooms – invite viewers into landscapes that feel both magical and strangely familiar.
Each canvas is a world unto itself. Kitty’s use of colour is bold and unapologetic, with hues that pulse and glow as if lit from within. The detail is astonishing: tiny brushstrokes build textures that mimic coral reefs, cloud wisps and forest floors. Her skies swirl with movement, and her mushrooms seem to breathe. It’s not just visual – it’s visceral.
This time, one of the most talked-about pieces was a painting of a flying snail, rendered with such depth and dimensionality that it appears to lift off the canvas. I spoke to gallery-goers from Sussex, London and Somerset as they lingered in front of it, marvelling at the 3D effects and the playful surrealism. “It’s dreamy,” said one visitor. “Like something from the 80s – but better.”
That nostalgic vibe runs through the show, but it’s never derivative. Kitty channels retro aesthetics – neon tones, cosmic motifs and layered textures – into something fresh and emotionally resonant. Her work feels like a bridge between childhood wonder and adult introspection.
The exhibition wasn’t just a display – it was an experience. Visitors wandered slowly, often returning to earlier pieces for a second look. Conversations buzzed with admiration and curiosity. “I feel like I’ve been somewhere,” one visitor said. “Not sure where, but I liked it.”
Kitty Parsons created more than an art show – she built a portal. Her paintings don’t just hang on walls; they open doors to places you didn’t know you needed to visit. And once you’ve seen them, it’s hard to come back unchanged.
Now that I’ve made you sad if you missed Kitty’s latest exhibition, keep checking in at Pembrokeshire.Online so that you don’t miss the next one…
And yes, I’m biased. Kitty is my friend and I am that ex-Pembrokeshire visitor from Somerset. But the visitors from London and Sussex were not me – and they loved it too.
