AK Kidd, who works under the cover name GoatPierrot, is a freelance artist I first came across on Instagram. He graduated with a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2019 and is currently based in Glasgow, Scotland. While he also paints, much of his practice is centered on ceramics.

The piece below is a good example of his style. His palette often draws from the primary colors — red, yellow, and blue. Combined with simple lines and bold color blocks, his ceramic works create an intriguing tension, as if minimalism and maximalism are colliding in the same object. The result feels both playful and intense, leaving a lasting impression.

I believe the toy-like figurines he designed are among his most iconic creations. They could even be mass produced, which not only makes them recognizable as artworks but also turns them into objects that could bring in some extra income. 

At the end, I’ll share a few images of his work so readers can get a better sense of his style.

*2025 Update: His work is now available on his personal website: “https://goatpierrot.com”

中文版本：

AK Kidd（GoatPierrot）是一位freelance艺术家，我最早是在 Instagram 上发现的他的作品。他于 2019 年毕业于芝加哥艺术学院（SAIC），目前定居在苏格兰格拉斯哥（Glasgow, Scotland）。在早期可以看到他创作的绘画作品，但现在他的主要创作方向是以陶瓷（ceramics）为主。

上面这些作品都是他比较有代表性的作品。他常使用红、黄、蓝三原色作为主要色彩，再配合简洁的线条和色块。他的陶瓷作品给人一种很特别的张力，好像极简主义和极繁主义在同一件作品里相遇。结果既有一种俏皮感，又带着强烈的冲击力，十分让人印象深刻。

我认为他的这些陶瓷作品就是他非常具有代表性的设计。这类作品完全可以批量生产，不仅在艺术上有辨识度，也是一种能带来额外收入的好载体。

最后，我会分享一些他的作品图片，让大家更直观地感受到他的风格。

*2025 Update: His work is now available on his personal website: “https://goatpierrot.com”