Kelly Schnurr

My work is inspired by detailed observations in nature. Whether I am painting abstract landscapes and florals, designing surface patterns, or building up mixed-media collage and sculpture, botanical elements are the common thread of connection. Material exploration is an integral part of my process as my work responds to seasonal rhythms. Traditional materials like gouache and watercolor combined with foraged collections, paper clay, embroidery, and other repurposed fibers allow my creations to grow into figments of my fantasies. I explore themes of maternal lineage, memory, and place as a way to appreciate the passage of time; translating my stories into universal moments of reflection.