Kelly Reichert
fellowship + solitude
Artist bio
A Worthington native and Columbus resident, Kelly Reichert is a contemporary artist working in acrylics and mixed media. Kelly studied art as a young person, taking classes in all media. She graduated with a BA in Visual Arts from Otterbein University. Currently working as a painter, she has shown locally since college, and is known for bright color, dynamic drawing, and the shimmer of metallics in her work.
Artist statement
As an artist, my work is an expression of the inner life. I rely mostly on observation translated by my imagination into images that reflect the human experience of relating. This particular series speaks to the push/pull of aloneness vs. communion. I am interested in the moments of solitude in which we think, dream, pray, reflect and process the world around us. This is in contrast with our times of togetherness where we are in fellowship with others; sharing and celebrating, encouraging and uplifting, as well as discussing and disagreeing. All of these are a part of our lives, and some moments give us energy while some tend to drain us.
I approach my work much as children do, with a basic idea, then let the medium dictate the process. I am propelled by the relationship of color to light, and the reflection of light on surfaces. I allow color to create the atmosphere, and to personify the objects.