The ability to enjoy art relates directly to how one receives and interprets information. For Kelli Berry, it's all about the color. As she places brush to canvas and the colors converge, the experience creates a rush of joy and delight that keeps her coming back time and again.
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Some people desire art to be a literal representation of the subject; and while that can be amazingly beautiful, Ms. Berry paints for the pure emotion color brings to her life, so the literal interpretation is not as important.
She enjoys the intrigue of allowing one's imagination to fill in the perceived missing parts of a painting. Abstract, impressionist and collage styles rule the day for her. She paints with a furious energy utilizing fast, bold use of the brush or pallet knife. A combination of salt, rubbing alcohol, bubble wrap, or even the use of her hands can create some very cool effects. Texture, shape, light and color with added materials such as paper, string, buttons, bobbins, complete several of her better knows collages​
She remains on a quest to use inventive materials and techniques to satisfy her texture addiction.
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She is a huge fan of painting the American Flag and The Statue of Liberty. Her recent exhibit at Chabot Fine Art Gallery in Providence RI, earned her a featured article in the “Artscope Magazine July/August 2012”, a prestigious New England Art magazine.
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Trained as a watercolorist while attending Mississippi University for Women, in Columbus , MS, while obtaining her degree in Interior Design, she also studied various art disciplines and mediums, such as acrylic, pottery, textile arts and sculpting.
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Her education continues with studies at Millsaps College taking advanced courses, under the tutelage of Wyatt Waters, a well known watercolorist in Jackson and the South. She has also studied at ScottsdaleCommunity College, Joann Matthews, a juried watercolorist from Mesa, AZ, and numerous other well accomplished artists to further enhance her skills. Her journey continues.
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THE FUTURE
Ms Berry hopes to paint on Jackson Square, New Orleans, upon her retirement.
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EXHIBITS
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Ms. Berry is currently represented by Fondren Art Gallery, Jackson, MS and Chabot Fine Art Gallery in Providence, RI. Ms. Berry has also been featured in exhibits at The Bluestone Fine Art Gallery in Philadelphia, PA, C. Carstens Fine Art Studio and Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ. , and was featured with other Mississippi Artists, recently in Stages Mississippi Magazine May/June Edition.
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“It's All About the Color!”
Kelli Berry
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