Kimberly Ann Hart, the madness behind what she calls Monster Kookies, is a sculptor of strange, unusual, and wearable objects that are completely hand-sculpted from polymer clay and various found objects. From anatomical hearts featuring industrial components to luscious cupcakes being infested by gruesome tentacles, she makes sure to add a little bit of insanity to each of her creations.

By far, her most popular creation is the Industrial Heart Collection, which features small 1 1/2” tall anatomically correct hearts that are each hand-sculpted from polymer clay with the addition of watch parts and other metal objects. They are finished with mica powders and a dark patina to give them the look of a very convincing worn metal. Currently, there are 130+ unique Industrial Heart designs, and that number continues to grow as she adds a new additions to the collection. Much of her Industrial-inspired work is a favourite to create – especially her Mechanical Birdies and MechOwlies, in which each figure is completely one-of-a-kind.

Born in 1987, Kimberly has spent most of her life in the small town of Goderich, located on the shores of Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada. In her late teens, she decided to trade the small town setting for the bustling city of Toronto. For the few years that she spent in the city, she attended George Brown college to learn about the culinary and pastry arts – this most likely explains the “tasty” side of her clay work. In her spare time, she developed a liking for polymer clay, and spent most of her time sculpting in her quaint basement studio, eating copious amounts of falafels, and absorbing the rich and diverse culture of the city. Beyond high school art class, Kimberly is completely self-taught in the art of sculpting and has found that the best way to learn is to just dive in, head first.