Lloyd Kelly

Born: Dec. 1, 1946, New Orleans

 

Lloyd Kelly is a Contemporary Realist noted for his use of “Asymmetrical Hidden Balance” utilizing color, line, texture and composition in an abstract and conceptual manner. His use of traditional and conventional images and motifs make his work accessible and familiar. Actually, the familiar subject matter is a “Trojan Horse”. The paintings are not about depiction. Rather they are about emotions, concepts and experiences, which subconsciously and consciously surface. Utilizing under-painted opposites of the color wheel, the paintings attract, repel, create tension, and come to a resolution through visual dialogue and interaction with the viewer. Achieving hidden asymmetrical balance is demanding technically and intellectually, yet the result is fresh and seems effortless. Although the artist places elements essentially in balance, there is always something slightly inexact or peculiar, which creates a strange unidentifiable unique beauty.

 

Artist Statement Haiku:

Born of abstraction

Contemporary realist

With hidden balance

 

EDUCATION

Spalding University, Louisville, Kentucky

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing                               2003

 

Instituto Allende, University of Guanajuato,

San Miguel de Allende, Gto. Mexico,

Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking                                       1975

 

University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing                                          1973

 

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science                                      1970

 

 

Museum Exhibitions, One-Person

2006     Bradford Brinton Museum, Big Horn, Wyoming

2006    The Kentucky Derby Museum,

2004     Kentucky Museum of Art + Design

1998     The Kentucky Derby Museum

1997     The University of Kentucky Museum, Lexington, KY

1995     Bradford Brinton Memorial Museum, Big Horn, Wyoming

1993     Nicolaysen Art Museum, Casper, Wyoming

1992      The Bradford Brinton Museum, Big Horn, Wyoming

1991      Takashimaya Kyoto Museum of Art, Kyoto, Japan

 

Museum Exhibitions, Group

2010    Bradford Brinton Museum, Big Horn Wyoming

2003     Bradford Brinton Museum, Wyoming Invitational

1996     Museo de Bellas Artes, San Miguel de Allende, Mex.

1996     Museum of Contemporary Art, La Coeur, France

1995     Gibbs Museum, Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina

1992     The International Museum of the Horse, Lexington, KY

1990      Tetyakov Museum, Moscow, US/Soviet Art Exchange

 

 

One-Person  Gallery  Exhibitions

2010     Christina Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard

2010     Kaviar Forge and Gallery, Louisville, Kentucky

2010     Broadstone Gallery, Frankfort, Kentucky

2010     Actors Theater, Louisville, Kentucky

2007     Christina Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard

2006     Bongiovanni Gallery, Bologna, Italy

2005     The National Arts Club, New York City

2005     Kaviar Forge and Gallery, Louisville, Kentucky

2005     The Gallery at Actors, Louisville, Kentucky

2004      Kentucky Museum of Art + Design

2004     Chapman Friedman Gallery, Louisville, Kentucky

2003      Le Manoir, Lantheuil, France

2002     Aldama No. 1 Galleria, San Miguel De Allende, Mex.

2000      The Christina Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard

2000     Spaulding University, Huff Gallery, Louisville, Kentucky

1999     The Blue Peach, The Plains, Virginia

1998      Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville, Kentucky

1997      Gallery Joyeria Precolombina, San Miguel De Allende

1997     Gallery Chantal Thomas d’Hoste, Paris, France

1997     Gallery Passa Tempo, Paris France

1996     American Horticultural Society, Alexandria, Virginia

1996     Bristol College, Bristol, Virginia

1996     The Christina Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard

1996     Cathedral Heritage Foundation, Louisville, Kentucky

1996     Inspirations Gallery, Louisville, Kentucky

1995     Fisher Gallery, Washington, D.C.

1995     Open Studio, The Plains Virginia

1994     The Christina Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard,

1994     Marin-Price Gallery, Chevy Chase, Maryland

1994     The Christina Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard

1993     Marin-Price Galleries, Chevy Chase, Maryland

1993     Nicolaysen Art Museum, Casper, Wyoming

1992     The Bradford Brinton Memorial Museum, Wyoming

1992     Mandarin Oriental Fine Arts, Hong Kong

1992     The University Club, Washington, D.C.

1992     Bristol College Gallery, Bristol, Virginia

1992     The Kace Gallery, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

1991     Takashimaya Galleries Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo, Japan

1991     The Main Street Gallery, Nantucket

1990     The National Arts Club, Grand Gallery, New York City

1990     The Main Street Gallery, Nantucket

1990     Red Fox Fine Art, Middleburg, Virginia

1989     Grand Gallery of The National Arts Club, New York City

1989     The Main Street Gallery, Nantucket

1989     Criswick Gallery, Saratoga Springs, New York

1988     The Connoisseur Gallery, Rhinebeck, New York

1988     Andreas Galleries, Washington, D.C.

1987     DuShane Gallery, Los Angeles, California

1987     Andreas Gallery, Washington, D.C.

1986     Andreas Gallery, Washington, D.C.

1985     Red Fox Fine Art, Middleburg, Virginia

1984     The Racing Scene Gallery, New York City

1984     Dayspring Gallery, Saratoga Springs, New York

1981     The Middleburg Gallery, Middleburg, Virginia

 

 

Gallery Exhibitions, Group

2009     Christina Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard

2008     Christina Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard

2008     Riverfront Gallery, Schuylerville, New York

2006     Christina Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard

2005     The Blue Peach, The Plains, Virginia

2005     Christina Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard

2004     Christina Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard

2003    Christina Gallery, Edgartown, Massachusetts.

2003     Virginia Lynch Gallery, Tiverton, Rhode Island.

2003     Chapman Friedman Gallery, Louisville, KY

2002     Christina Gallery, Marthas’sVineyard

2001     Christina Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard

1999     The Christina Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard

1998     The Christina Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard

1997     Christina Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard

1996     Fundacion De Apoyo Infantil, San Miguel, Mexico

1996     Blue Peach, The Plains, Virginia

1996     The Fisher Gallery, Washington, D.C.

1996     Art Thomas Gallery, Charleston, South Carolina

1996     Gerard Lubie Gallery, Paris, France

1995     Art Thomas Gallery, Charleston, South Carolina

1995     The Christina Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard

1994     Art Thomas Gallery, Charleston, South Carolina

1994     National Arts Club, New York City, New York

PROFESSIONAL ART EXPERIENCE

Practicing Artist  (see attached Exhibition list)

1975-current

 

Art Workshops Instructor – freelance

Plien Air Painting, Journaling

Mexico (2000, 2005) South of France (1998,1999)

 

Adjunct Professor, Spalding University

(Painting, drawing, printmaking, photography,

Principles of design, Art History)

1998-2001

 

Juried Instructor, Torpedo Factory, Alexandria, Virginia

(Drawing)                                                                                    1980-1982

 

Adjunct Professor, University of Colorado, Boulder

(Drawing, printmaking)                                                             1975-1979

 

Instructor, Free School, Boulder, Colorado

(Life drawing, calligraphy, printmaking)

1975-1979

 

Instructor, Rocky Mountain College, Vail, Colorado

(Sculpture, stained glass, drawing)                                            1973-1974

 

 

NON PROFIT EXPERIENCE

International Museum of the Horse, Lexington, Kentucky

Member of the Board 2010-current

 

American Academy of Equine Art

Lexington, Kentucky

Elected President of the Academy                                                  2008-2009

 

Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft

Louisville, Kentucky

• Artist Advisory Council (2007-2010)
• Treasurer (2005-2006)
• Vice President (2003-2004)
• Chair of Strategic Planning Committee (2003-2004)
• Served on curatorial, educational, marketing,

Development and board member selection committees

 

Piedmont Environmental Council

Warrenton, Virginia

Spokesperson                                                                                     1992-1995

 

MEMBERSHIPS

Member, (exhibiting) of the National Arts Club

New York City, since 1984

 

Member, Artist Fellowship

New York City, since 1985

 

Member, (exhibiting) Washington Arts Club

Washington, DC, since 1987

 

OTHER INTERESTS –

Tai Chi Instructor, licensed pilot, equestrian sports.