Chad Kilgore approaches his artistic endeavors with a philosophy that mirrors his outlook on life. For Kilgore, the journey of creation parallels the human experience, necessitating a meticulous process of physical and mental refinement. Much like the alchemists' pursuit of transmuting base metals into gold, he sees the transformation of raw materials into spiritual richness as attainable. Central to his practice is the rigorous purification process, akin to passing through fire, where impurities are shed to reveal the essence of purity, and this drives the evolution of his work. 

Kilgore is acclaimed for his mastery of collage techniques, a medium through which he constructs intricate narratives. Layering painted and stained paper, he meticulously builds textures only to deconstruct them, symbolizing the cyclical nature of civilizations and human evolution. His collages serve as visual metaphors for the rise and fall inherent in societal structures, inviting viewers to contemplate the complexities of human history, unity, and the perennial quest for transcendence.