Kim Beaton

Kim Beaton has been a sculptor for over thirty years. In that time she has joyously experienced and studied every known sculpting material on earth. From archaeology to the space age, from bronze and ceramic, wood, stone, concrete, plastics to carbon fiber composites. And virtually everything in between. All this became a quest to find the most versatile material in the world. The goal? To allow aspiring artists to build wonderful things without limitation. This search has occupied most of her professional career and been the purpose behind a lifetime of sculptures.

Kim's greatest love is for outdoor public art, both large and small. She has a passion for ideas which pull the viewer into an unexpected story. She wants her work to evoke a sense of discovery and wonder.

Her most recent accomplishments include several years working on the three Hobbit movies at the prestigious Weta Workshop in New Zealand. She continues to this day to work in Film, Video Production and Public Art. Her sculptures are regularly displayed at the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas.

Kim's persistent search was identified by the ethic "Damn it, Art should be accessible!". The best possible material should do many things for people; go large, go outside, be non-toxic, low tech, require minimal tools, and actually feel beautiful to use. In 2013, when she couldn't find it, she began collaborating with her husband Warren Beaton to design one. It took two years of R&D before they met with success. They developed an ultra pliable, ultra strong cement based clay and called it Pal Tiya Premium. Warren and Kim now dedicate themselves to the production and sale of their clay internationally. Presently, as the creative director for Pal Tiya Intl, she works with artists, creates tutorial videos and content for publication.