Hallmark Ornaments by Kathy Killip

Kathy Killip’s Hallmark ornaments invite a closer look because the storytelling is carried by small, deliberate choices. Across 1973 through 1978, 5 distinct designs carry Kathy Killip’s credit. The range represented by seasonal, character, and commemorative designs demonstrates why the artist cannot be reduced to a single character, license, or sculpting approach.

Ornaments such as 1973 Christmas Is Love, 1973 Manger Scene, and 1978 Angels, Twirl About mark useful points in the chronology. That combination of continuity and variety is the reason collectors can recognize a career rather than merely a sequence of products.