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Kelly Austin-Rolo


Denver




Quite often, my process is the message. It’s slow, immersive, and deeply reflective — a place where discovery unfolds not just on the panel, but within myself.

About Me

My artistic practice navigates the intersection of urban, rural, and coastal landscapes — environments that have deeply informed my sense of space, rhythm, and memory. Working in abstraction, I move beyond literal representation to create imagined terrains that evolve organically during the process of making. These virtual places become invitations: spaces for viewers to pause, reflect, and engage with layered visual narratives.

Rooted in a background in design, my approach to painting and printmaking is guided by an architectural sensibility. I am continually exploring the tension between structure and spontaneity, precision and imperfection. Within my compositions, I orchestrate a balance between the chaotic and the organic — a dynamic that echoes both the built environment and the natural world.

Through this process, I seek to evoke not just the appearance of place, but its essence — fleeting, grounded, and always in flux.

Examples of My Work

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What do you want to learn next?

how to incorporate cold wax and oil into my mixed media works.

What one (art) item can you not do or go without?

a queegee

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