The Big Light

Works by Kate Burke

September 5-October 25, 2025

Atlanta-based artist Kate Burke uses the traditional, intimate, and intentional technologies of the human experience (textiles, ceramics, & mosaic) to dissect philosophical discussions about the fleeting, yet pervasive, effects of contemporary technologies on humans.

Become a member today for an invite to the exclusive Season Launch Party on September 4 complete with an open bar, delicious bites and live entertainment. Join us First Friday, September 5 for a talk from the artist at 5 PM followed by a public reception.

MICRO Gallery

STRIKE THAT MATCH

works by Kevin Kirkwood

September 5-27

Installation by Columbia-based artist, Kevin Kirkwood.

Westobou Fall Intern Exhibition

Works by Sam Peacock

October 3-25

Every semester, Westobou supports an Augusta University student through an internship resulting in a MICRO gallery exhibition.

the Artist

Artist Bio

Kate Burke (b. 1994) is an Atlanta-based artist. After receiving her BFA in 2016 from the University of Georgia, she moved to Atlanta in 2017 and shortly thereafter immersed herself within the Atlanta art community. Her solo career has developed steadily since moving to Atlanta, with solo and group showings throughout the United States in spaces such as the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, the Atlanta Contemporary, Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, Lyndon House Art Center, the Dalton Gallery at Agnes Scott, Tiger Strikes Asteroid Greenville, Swan Coach House, ATHICA,  whitespec, Art Fields, Waiting Room Art, and Mint Atlanta. Kate has received distinguished awards such as the ArtFields Category Award for textiles in 2019, and has a growing list of fellowships including being a two-time Hambidge Center fellow, a former member of the Atlanta Contemporary Studio Artists, a resident at Long Meadow Artist Residency, and a Leap Year Artist with MINT in Atlanta, GA. Kate recently concluded her time as a Creatives Project Fellow, and will debut a new solo exhibition at Westobou Gallery in September 2025.