I am an Irish illustrator, author, and concept artist currently based in Minneapolis, United States. My work centers on the fantastical, with queer narratives, horror, and subtle eroticism taking center stage. At my core, I am a staunch anti-fascist and aim to dismantle the status quo as well as Western colonialist thinking through my storytelling. I have a BFA in Illustration from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, with a minor in Creative Writing and Teaching Art.

In addition to my practice, I have been actively teaching in art classrooms since 2021, working with students both young and old. I aim to deconstruct hierarchies in the classroom and make it instead a transformative space, so that students can independently nurture their relationship with the arts.

During my free time, I like to hunt for CDs, write weird stories, and play indie tabletop games — of which I have a perversely large collection.

CONTACT:‍ ‍ekilbride.art@gmail.com

Photograph taken by Renae DeLuna.