Kelly Burke
My artwork explores the dissolution of material and figurative imagery, depicting the abstract essence and energy of life. I draw inspiration from my art historical studies including non-western art as well as Abstract Expressionism. My recent work focuses on process and physicality of paint. The repetitious layering of, taking away, and re-application of color underneath automatic scrawling, scratching and mark-making express my inner psyche – the way I think about myself and the world around me. Sometimes this is rough and harsh, and sometimes it is gentle and loving.
I received my B.F.A. in painting and art history from Siena Heights University in 2007. I have been exhibiting my artwork throughout southeast MI for several years.
Website: www.kellyburkeart.com
Education/CV:
Siena Heights University
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, 2007
Papa's Art Show
May 8th, 2015
Tangent Gallery
Detroit, MI
Ongoing
December 2014 - present
Paint and Pour Artists Exhibition - Dennis Spencer and Kelly Papcun
Howell Chamber of Commerce
Howell, MI
Ongoing
October 2013 - present
Poesy Gallery / Boutique
Royal Oak, MI
Solo Exhibition
March - April 2015
DaVinci's Salon and Gallery
Ann Arbor, MI
Biggest Show Ever at the Dancing Dog Gallery!
July - August 2014
Dancing Dog Gallery
Ann Arbor, MI
Art for the Holidays
November - December 2013
Detroit Artists Market
Detroit, MI
Ann Arbor Art Fair Booth
July 2013
Ann Arbor, MI
Art for the Holidays
November - December 2012
Detroit Artists Market
Detroit, MI
Solo Exhibition during downtown Adrian's First Fridays
September - October 2012
Alahna Studio Salon
Adrian, MI
The Local Bazaar
August 2012
The Blind Pig
Ann Arbor, MI
Holiday Gift Shop
November - December 2009
Grosse Pointe Art Gallery
Grosse Pointe, MI
Art for the Holidays
November - December 2009
Detroit Artists Market
Detroit, MI
Group Exhibition
Summer 2008
Amber Eyes Gallery
Belleville, MI
Group Exhibition
Amber Eyes Gallery
Summer 2008
Belleville, MI
Group Exhibition
Summer 2007
Bodifikation Tattoos, Piercing and Art Gallery
Allan Park, MI
Unfiltered II: An exhibit for artists outside the mainstream
Summer 2007
Octane Phoographic Gallery
Ferndale, MI
Motion and its Effects
Summer 2007
Scene Metrospace Gallery
East Lansing, MI
Printmaking Group Exhibition, Curated by Chris Reising
Summer 2007
Wacker Gallery
Tecumseh, MI
Dissolution / Solution
February 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts Solo Exhibition
Klemm Gallery, Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
Accompanying Art History Slide Lecture: The Chinese Image of Guanyin in Mahayana and Chan Buddhism
Studio Angelico, Siena Heights University
