Kelli Scott Kelley

In Kelli Scott Kelley’s work, subconscious worlds, populated by hybrid beings, are woven into dreamlike tales. Figures, animals, and objects appear in metaphorical narratives which explore humankind’s connections, disconnections and impact upon the natural world. The pieces are inspired by the personal, psychological and the sociopolitical.

About the Artist

Kelley was born in Baton Rouge, LA. Her MFA is from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Kelley’s work has been exhibited widely, including solo museum exhibits at Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Bradbury Art Museum, Masur Museum of Art, Micholson Museum of Art, and the LSU Museum. In 2024, Kelley was nominated for a Joan Mitchell Fellowship, and her application made it to the final round. She has been awarded numerous grants for research and travel, including a 2023 $10,000 Emerging Research Faculty Grant to study and travel in Japan.