Kelly McKaig
In my watercolors and fabric work, I use layers and transparency to create a sense of depth in both meaning and visual experience. I explore my materials intuitively, letting them lead the way.
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Biography
Kelly McKaig (b. 1960, Columbus, Ohio) is a Chicago-based artist. Her work has been exhibited in various institutions locally and nationally. She is the recipient of several grants and residencies, including a 2023/24 Chicago DCASE grant. She is a member of the Hyde Park Art Center 2024 Bridge Program cohort. Her work is in the collections of Graham Nash, the Cincinnati Art Museum, Ucross Foundation, and as well as many private collections.
Artist Statement
In my watercolors and fabric work, I use layers and transparency to create a sense of depth in both meaning and visual experience. I explore my materials intuitively, letting them lead the way. Themes that often arise are connection, ephemerality, serenity, and the poetry of micro and macroscopic worlds.