Kate Klingbeil's "Digging Myself Out of A Hole" is a densely layered mixed media work that combines organic and synthetic materials to create a textured, excavated surface. The artist incorporates natural elements sourced from specific Michigan locations, including beach glass, shells, and stones, alongside industrial materials like cast brass and crushed garnet, establishing a dialogue between human intervention and natural processes. Through the accumulation of pigment, pumice, sand, and various found objects, Klingbeil constructs a tactile composition that suggests both physical and psychological excavation, inviting viewers to contemplate themes of struggle and self recovery.