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Opening Reception First Friday, June 5, 5-8pm
Let the Good Times Grow: the unmistakable aesthetic of 1960s and 1970s floral home décor.
Kelly's new collection of paintings, "Let the Good Times Grow ,"is inspired by the unmistakable aesthetic of 1960s and 1970s floral home décor. Prepare for a feast of color as you explore this deliciously retro collection of paintings.
This collection of paintings celebrates the era's maximalist sensibility, focusing on two seemingly different but deeply connected icons of the mid-century domestic life: the bold, stylized floral patterns that adorned wallpaper and upholstery, and the colorful casserole dishes that were the centerpiece of every potluck. Psychedelic poppies, oversized daisies, and intricate floral motifs make for explosive compositions where pattern overtakes form, rendered in a palette of vibrant hues. More than a journey through color, the exhibit is an endearing look at the art of homemaking and the objects that defined an optimistic, colorful and highly patterned moment in time.
Artist, Kelly WitteWednesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 27
Regular Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm
About Kelly Witte
Racine, Wisconsin based artist Kelly Witte is a 2010 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art with concentrations in printmaking and painting. Taking a maximalist approach to her art she creates bold and vividly colored work. Since earning her degree she has been very active in the local visual art community. Witte regularly exhibits her work regionally and has lent her talents to public art exhibitions and large scale mural projects in the Racine and Kenosha communities. In March 2022 she received the Racine Art Museum Emerging Artist Fellowship Award and held a solo exhibition of her work at the museum in August 2023. In addition to exhibiting extensively in Southeastern Wisconsin she has exhibited her work at the national and international levels. Nationally, her work has been featured in galleries in Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, Tampa, Indianapolis, Dallas and Washington D.C. Internationally she has exhibited in The United Arab Emirates, The Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Australia and Canada. Witte’s artwork is held in several private collections throughout the United States and she has had her artwork featured in publications such as Teen Vogue, Huffington Post and The Columbia Chronicle. She has also collaborated with corporate clients including O'Reilly Auto Parts, Simon Premium Outlets and Bricks & Minifigs.
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Artists Gallery in Racine, 401 S Main St, Racine, WI 53403-1040, United States
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