Citizens State Bank and Wilkinson Public Library are both featuring Ridgway based artist, Kellie Day. Kellie’s untamed spirit and connection with nature is reflected in her Colorado mixed media paintings. With a background in Forest Fire Fighting, Surveying in Alaska with a chainsaw and grizzly bear rifle at her side, and mountain climbing around the world, she is passionate about sharing the freedom and energy of the wildness of Colorado with her viewers.
Often beginning with spray paint, or wild lines created with a paint syringe, Kellie captures the energy of the local mountains, animals and forests through collage and acrylic on large canvases. With pieces of Sufi poetry, old romance novels, handmade stamps and more, she elaborates on powerful scenes and brings them to life with textures and vibrant color palettes. Her paintings are always a treasure hunt, filled with unexpected elements.
Kellie’s artwork has been used by corporations such as Trader Joe’s, The North Face, Alpinist Magazine and Alpine Bank. Her work has been shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Colorado. Her work can be found in the permanent collections of corporate healthcare facilities, and around the world in private collections. Also find her piece, Illuminated, on the front cover of the winter gallery guide!