ABOUT 

'Art is not limited by perception; it is born from it.'

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Kathryn Kelly is a contemporary artist based in River North, Chicago, whose introspective work is driven by an insatiable curiosity to explore the depths of her creative consciousness.

 

Her art is an ongoing dialogue between the conscious and subconscious, capturing the spaces where thought, emotion, and perception intersect. For Kathryn, art transcends the limitations of language, communicating what words often cannot. It is both a search and a release, a way to confront and embrace the fragmented parts of herself.

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Art has been a grounding force for Kathryn, helping her detach from frequent out-of-body states and offering a means to reconnect with herself. Through her work, she aims to evoke the subconscious and inspire others to connect with their own inner worlds. Each piece invites viewers to uncover hidden truths and emotions, offering a visceral connection to the universal human experience.

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Based in River North, Chicago, Kathryn works with acrylic paint, oil pastel, and modeling paste, using their texture and layering abilities to reflect the complexities of the internal world. Her art is intuitive, responding to the emotional landscape she navigates, and she hopes it creates space for others to reflect on their own moments of disconnection and discovery. Ultimately, her goal is to create pieces that resonate with the viewer’s inner mind, evoking both uplifting and introspective experiences, and connecting through the shared exploration of the self.