Kay Vinson studied at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, under the tutelage of Euan Uglow and Patrick George. She achieved a first-class B.A Hons Degree and M.A in painting, specialising in the figure, interior/exterior contrasts and still life. Her numerous awards include The Boise Travelling Scholarship to Russia, Italy and Istanbul and Kay is a two-time recipient of the prestigious Canadian Award for figurative painting, from the Elizabeth Greenshield’s Foundation.

Kay has exhibited at the Royal Academy, Leighton House, London and the Millenium Gallery, St Ives, and has been represented by Tregony Contemporary, Cornwall since 2016.

She has work in public institutions, including University College London and Jesus College Cambridge and private collections internationally.