The serene, fluid lines of Sally Kimp's bronze sculptures reflect the inner essence of her subjects, each one expressing a silent story. Born in the panhandle country of Idaho, Kimp developed a great love of the outdoors and the simple beauty of nature. She spent her youth sketching and painting as her family moved from Idaho to Washington, to California and back to Idaho.

A night course in pottery sparked Sally's interest in clay and sculpting. Originally, she worked in terra cotta but when she moved on to bronze sculpture, she kept the tactile richness of clay by creating her own unique patinas.

A love of Native American culture brought Kimp to the Southwest where her sculptures reflect the rich heritage of the Navajo and Hopi. One hesitates, though, to apply an ethnic label to her subjects since each sculpture evokes a mood and spirit that are timeless and universal. The simple form of her work and sympathetic portrayal of the subject matter has gained national recognition for Kimp.

She was included in Southwest Art Magazine's Top Ten Sculptors in 2000 and has won awards in regional juried competitions. The humanity of Kimp's pieces, their serenity and realness, enhance not only the image of women, but the beauty of a real world image.