The Art of TuxedoKat
The Art of TuxedoKat
The Art
“TuxedoKat” is a state of mind to Artist Katlyn Cornelius. It is free flowing imagination mixed with unrelenting ambition. It is tangible works of art and opted-in experiences. It is choosing to feel it all and feeling sorry for none of it. #ExploreYourCrazy
The latest:
“Tree of Life”
September 2022
This sculpture is a collaboration with Upcycle Arts, TuxedoKat, and Doyle Bussey and is part of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Fellowship Program for the Charlotte International Arts Festival in September & October 2022. Only 13 local artists participated in the CIAF.
Glass Birdhouse Sculpture
October 2022
The Glass Birdhouse was made in support of Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte’s “[Re]Build the Roost” fundraising event in October 2022 sponsored by Lowe’s. Creative advocacy group, Charlotte is Creative, recommended TuxedoKat to participate.
Artist Support Grant
December 2022
$3K grant will be used to upfit TuxedoKat’s home studio with necessary equipment.
This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources; the Arts & Science Council with funding from Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte; and the arts councils in Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, and Rowan counties.
Large-Scale Installation
December 2022
Charlotte SHOUT! granted TuxedoKat $10K to build the “Endless DayMaker” for the Spring 2023 Festival.