J. Kelly's profile
The narrative aspect is what compels me to do my art. I strive to paint the music I can't compose, the theater I can't direct, the dance I can't choreograph, the novel I can't write. There is always a story running thru my mind as I produce, keeping me company as I edit & filter the surfaces whether they are figurative or abstract. Usually autobiographic, I don't expect the viewer to necessarily understand the tale as I see it, but thru shared human experience, the hope is that they see one of their own stories. Primarily a painter, I like to explore the use of nontraditional media, i.e. recyclables.
J. Kelly Lane has maintained a studio in South Baltimore since getting her BFA in painting at the Maryland Institute in 1985. Her work has been exhibited widely throughout the area & is held in many private collections nationwide. She is the founding mother of the Foodscape show that ran annually at the Mt. Royal Tavern in conjunction with Artscape for 30 years. She has curated shows for Captain Larry's in SoBo, Roman's in Highlandtown & 5 Points Tavern in Locust Point.
Torturing surfaces since the 1970's ~ Please email [email protected] for purchases. Thanks for looking!
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