Isabel Kelly is an American artist who works primarily with object based mixed media. Her favorite methods of making include fiber arts, 3D printing, woodworking, and acrylic painting. The themes she explores in her projects often revolve around a narrative. She traverses the art of storytelling by weaving details within her work. Narratives being examined can vary from theatrical plays to slice of life vignettes. Her individual pieces often explores various materials and modes of display. 

 

Isabel has exhibited in Carlsten Art Gallery (Stevens Point, WI, USA), Casa’s Main Gallery and Platform Gallery (Lethbridge, AB, Canada), Penny Gallery (Lethbridge, AB, Canada), Trianon Gallery (Lethbridge, AB, Canada), and Wriston Art Gallery (Appleton, WI, USA). She has also interned with Third Avenue Playworks (Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, USA) and Degree Art/Artellite (Somerset House London, England). Her BA is from Lawrence University, majoring in Studio Art and Theatre and she earned her MFA in Art at the University of Lethbridge. 

 

Isabel is currently an Associate Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.