Katharine (Kalo) Maloney

Kalo Maloney: A Journey from Art to Social Work and Back

Kalo Maloney was drawn into a world of color and form from the early age of 5; captivated by her professional artist father, as he designed eye catching signs, logos, and labels for the Borden company. A childhood spent playing with his art materials in his studio, led to her wanting her own art career, and at 21 she saved every extra penny to attend the DuCret School of the arts in Plainfield, New Jersey.

As a young mother, she worked as a color separation Artist for over a decade, but as computer technology replaced working artists in that field, Kalo decided to support her family by going back to college for a degree in clinical social work. She’s devoted her life to serving both the well-being of her family and all families in need of support in the areas of child protective care, Hospice and family therapy.

While the work of mother and therapist have been some of the most deeply rewarding pursuits in her life, and further sharpened, her observation skills and attention to detail, the captivation with color and form was always present just under the surface, ready to emerge with the same amount of passion and magic she felt as a 5 year old in her father’s studio. With her recent retirement, came a reemergence as an artist, resulting in an explosion of work to which she’s returned with more passion and fascination than ever. The beauty of the Cape has become a seemingly endless source of inspiration, and she regards those paintings as love letters to the Cape’s unique light and beloved community.

Kalo’s portfolio

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kalokatharine@gmail.com