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Artist Profile: Carol Branson

Carol Branson

5712 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64110

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At a young age, Carol discovered she had a mechanical mind, enjoyed taking things apart to see how they worked, and to create quirky things out of uncommon items. In 1982, when Carol came out as a lesbian at age 13, she focused on art and technical theatre when the rest of the world seemed to turn against her. She used found objects and bold colors to work out the teenage angst of a lonely young queer by making compelling art, which won her some awards in school and through the Springfield Art Museum. Carol left home at age 17 and, while completing high school, made money cleaning houses and selling airbrush art to make money for rent and food. Once in Kansas City, she started her college and professional career as a stage manager and technical director. Able to think outside the box and use uncommon items to make set pieces and props for shows was a strong attribute that Carol was able to offer local theatres. In middle age, Carol is still using leftover building material and funky items to help keep passionate about her colorful, whimsical, and bright art. Many of her art pieces are lighted either with a battery pack or electricity.