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Kelley Rice
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Kelley Rice
Kelley Rice
Nashville,
TN
Medium:
Mixed Media 2D New to Artclectic
“I saw an Artist Statement which read ‘Artist’,” Kelley Rice says. “I love that simplicity. I would begin, saying I am a storyteller.
“A love of nature, textiles and whimsical elements inspire my artwork, recalling childhood memories; emotions of joy and grief; always, with a sprinkle of humor. I feel connected to my true self when I am with my wax pallets and brushes.
“The encaustic process is additive and subtractive which allows me to create ethereal layers of wax and texture. To me, it is a metaphor for life - adding here and there and scraping away what isn’t necessary. Then, adding more back in. I want the viewer to initially be captured and, as they approach, details are revealed like tiny surprises…creating a feeling of joy and a lightness of heart."
Get to know Kelley better:
Titles of works can be descriptive or clever or totally unrelated. What's your favorite title of a piece you've named? Why?
"Good Mornin, Damnit" and "Damnit, Not Again"
I was painting a rooster on a fence and farm scene. I was happy with the piece, put it aside and started working on another with a chicken crossing a road. We have a friend that always said "Morning, Damnit" and it always made me laugh. So, when I thought of the name for the rooster painting...of course, the chicken at the road, waiting to cross, had to be another damnit painting. At some point, I will do a whole Damnit series. I had to look up Damnit on how to spell it. There are a few versions, so I stuck with the one I knew. I am wondering if anyone will ask if I ran spellcheck.
Who are your biggest artistic influences?
Patricia B. Seggebruch is my friend and mentor. I had her encaustic books for a few years and then, one day I found out she lived in Lexington, KY. I went up for a week immersive in 2020 She and I connected and she helped me step a greater connection to my art.
Where is the most beautiful place you've ever been?
The Blue Grotto in Capri, Italy, with my mom.
