Kelly Jeanette Berg

Independent Visual Artist
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  About Kelly:
 
                Kelly is a multimedia artist. She recieved her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design with a major in Illustration, in the spring of 2008. Working with a variety of media, Kelly creates primarily figurative and nature inspired works. Having a wide range of interests, Kelly draws her inspiration from many sources which create contrast in her work between nature and modern culture. During her childhood, Kelly went on many trips out west visiting various national parks which has made a lasting impression on her, evident in her work. Devil’s Tower, a National Monument and volcanic rock formation in Wyoming, is her favorite location which she has visited three times. She has always appreciated nature and enjoys many outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hiking, and canoeing. When she adventured outdoors, Kelly took to observing insects as a hobby at a young age. Her appreciation of insects continues today and she often incorporates them into her artwork.
 
                Other inspirations for Kelly’s art come from fashion, music, and technology. Aside from painting and drawing, Kelly does make-up designs and also paints on clothing she makes. She is very interested in wearable art and eccentric fashions. Kelly’s love for music started at a young age when she first heard David Bowie's "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust" album. In her studio, Kelly always listens to music when she works, and each piece of her art is inspired in part by a specific song. Kelly’s interest in technology started with cars and airplanes and has drifted more recently into future technology and science fiction. Art Deco is one of Kelly’s favorite art movements and is an inspiration in her work. Cityscapes have been a recurring theme in her artwork in recent years and provide contrast to natural forms in her compositions. Many of her concepts are about these two worlds that she equally feels a part of: nature and modern culture. In her artwork, Kelly captures moments of contemplation by the characters and observers in our world.

 
 
Exhibitions and Awards:
 
Clue: Senior Illustration Show, group exhibition, The RISD Illustration Studies Gallery, May 2008
 
Award of Excellence, The 2008 Members Exhibition, The Hopkins Center for the Arts, April 2008
 
The R.I. School of Design Senior Illustration Show, The Woods-Gerry Gallery, February 2008
 
Nature: an Uncommon View, Solo Exhibition, The Hopkins Center for the Arts, January 2008
 
Members Juried Exhibition, The Hopkins Center for the Arts, September 2007 
 
National Scholastic Art Award, Art Portfolio Silver Key Award, 2004
 
MN Scholastic Art Award, Art Portfolio Gold Key Award, 2004
 
MN State H.S. Jewelry Design Competition, First Place, 2004
 
MN Scholastic Art Award, Two Gold Key Awards + Veberod Award, 2003
 
MN Tenth District Arts and Crafts Award, Second Place, 2003
 
MN Scholastic Art Award, Silver Key Award, 2002