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Artist Statement
My most current series of short, stop animation videos that are being developed for a community access cable program. This multi-part series is based on ideas about the construction of a community and the plastic characteristics of people.
A playful since of inquiry is employed when building each storyline. My process is an independent initiative that involves writing the scripts, crafting sets, costumes and storyboards. I record my own sound and control lighting. I shoot, edit, and develop these narratives one photographic frame at a time.
This labor intensive body of work began as a response to 70s politics that altered the national perception of women from weak to strong. Todd Haynes’ Karen Carpenter Story, and the Yes Men’s societal toy endeavors compelled me to insert a small voice into a large feminine archetype. My interest in feminine strength has expanded to an obsession with place/ turf, (personal, and cultural). I am learning that these efforts to till a gristle soft, (often invisible) ground employs odd muscles and inadvertently returns mine to a zany conversation about the existence, denial, durability and limits of human strength.
My most current series of short, stop animation videos that are being developed for a community access cable program. This multi-part series is based on ideas about the construction of a community and the plastic characteristics of people.
A playful since of inquiry is employed when building each storyline. My process is an independent initiative that involves writing the scripts, crafting sets, costumes and storyboards. I record my own sound and control lighting. I shoot, edit, and develop these narratives one photographic frame at a time.
This labor intensive body of work began as a response to 70s politics that altered the national perception of women from weak to strong. Todd Haynes’ Karen Carpenter Story, and the Yes Men’s societal toy endeavors compelled me to insert a small voice into a large feminine archetype. My interest in feminine strength has expanded to an obsession with place/ turf, (personal, and cultural). I am learning that these efforts to till a gristle soft, (often invisible) ground employs odd muscles and inadvertently returns mine to a zany conversation about the existence, denial, durability and limits of human strength.
CV
Lauren Kelley
Born 1975, Baltimore
Lives and works in New York, NY
Education
1997, BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
1999, MFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Selected Group Exhibitions
2009
Suddenly Last Summer, Sikkema Jenkins, New York, NY
Core 2009, The Glassell School of Art, Houston, TX
The Brand New Heavies curated by Mickalene Thomas Collette Blanchard Gallery, New York, NY
2008
Cinema Remixed And Reloaded: Black Women Artists and the Moving Image Since 1970, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Houston, TX
Altoids Award, New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York, NY
Core 2008, The Glassell School of Art, Houston, TX
Bedtime Stories, The Redhouse, Syracuse, NY
The Video Lounge, Vox Poplui Philadelphia, PA
Orebro International Video Art Festival, Örebro Läns Museum, Örebro, Sweden
2007
Reality Testing, LACE, Los Angeles, CA
Homage to Domestic Familiarity, Anya Tish Gallery, Houston, TX
Project Row Houses, Round 21: Race and Class, Project Row Houses, Houston, TX
World View: diverse artists' approaches,The Dallas Contemporary, Dallas, TX
Lone Star, Museo de la Nación, Lima, Peru
2006
Collect Them All! Soft Brown Narratives, Lawndale Art Center, Houston, TX
Selected Bibliography
Carlin, T.J., “The Brand New Heavies”; Time Out New York, Issue 699: Feb 19-25, 2009
Finch, Charlie, “Having A Rave Up!”www.artnet.com; Jan. 29. 2009
Britt, Douglas. “The Flypaper Effect An MFAH artists residency has lured new talent to Houston for 25 years” Houston Chronicle; December 21, 2008
Vogel, Carol. “Altoids Award.” New York Times, March 21, 2008.
Davenport, Bill. “Barbie she’s not…” Houston Chronicle, October 1, 2006, Zest section.
Goldsmith, Meredith. “Lauren Kelley: Collect Them All! Soft Brown Narratives, Houston.” Artlies (Fall 2006).
Wolmack, Ytasha. “Odditorium: Poet Brings Freak to Light.” Chicago Defender, November 28, 2001.
Selected Honors and Awards
2008
Altoids Award New Museum, New York, NY
Artadia, Houston, TX
2007-09
Core Fellowship, Glassel School of Art, Museum of Fine Arts Houston(MFAH), Houston, TX
2005
Creative Capital Artists Retreat Attendee Creative Capital, Houston, TX
2002
Interdisciplinary Fellowship, Illinois Arts Council, Chicago, IL
Residencies
2007 Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Skowhegan, ME
2007-09 Glassel School of Art, Core Program, MFAH, Houston, TX
2008 AIR Studio Museum in Harlem, New York, NY
Lauren Kelley
Born 1975, Baltimore
Lives and works in New York, NY
Education
1997, BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
1999, MFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Selected Group Exhibitions
2009
Suddenly Last Summer, Sikkema Jenkins, New York, NY
Core 2009, The Glassell School of Art, Houston, TX
The Brand New Heavies curated by Mickalene Thomas Collette Blanchard Gallery, New York, NY
2008
Cinema Remixed And Reloaded: Black Women Artists and the Moving Image Since 1970, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Houston, TX
Altoids Award, New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York, NY
Core 2008, The Glassell School of Art, Houston, TX
Bedtime Stories, The Redhouse, Syracuse, NY
The Video Lounge, Vox Poplui Philadelphia, PA
Orebro International Video Art Festival, Örebro Läns Museum, Örebro, Sweden
2007
Reality Testing, LACE, Los Angeles, CA
Homage to Domestic Familiarity, Anya Tish Gallery, Houston, TX
Project Row Houses, Round 21: Race and Class, Project Row Houses, Houston, TX
World View: diverse artists' approaches,The Dallas Contemporary, Dallas, TX
Lone Star, Museo de la Nación, Lima, Peru
2006
Collect Them All! Soft Brown Narratives, Lawndale Art Center, Houston, TX
Selected Bibliography
Carlin, T.J., “The Brand New Heavies”; Time Out New York, Issue 699: Feb 19-25, 2009
Finch, Charlie, “Having A Rave Up!”www.artnet.com; Jan. 29. 2009
Britt, Douglas. “The Flypaper Effect An MFAH artists residency has lured new talent to Houston for 25 years” Houston Chronicle; December 21, 2008
Vogel, Carol. “Altoids Award.” New York Times, March 21, 2008.
Davenport, Bill. “Barbie she’s not…” Houston Chronicle, October 1, 2006, Zest section.
Goldsmith, Meredith. “Lauren Kelley: Collect Them All! Soft Brown Narratives, Houston.” Artlies (Fall 2006).
Wolmack, Ytasha. “Odditorium: Poet Brings Freak to Light.” Chicago Defender, November 28, 2001.
Selected Honors and Awards
2008
Altoids Award New Museum, New York, NY
Artadia, Houston, TX
2007-09
Core Fellowship, Glassel School of Art, Museum of Fine Arts Houston(MFAH), Houston, TX
2005
Creative Capital Artists Retreat Attendee Creative Capital, Houston, TX
2002
Interdisciplinary Fellowship, Illinois Arts Council, Chicago, IL
Residencies
2007 Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Skowhegan, ME
2007-09 Glassel School of Art, Core Program, MFAH, Houston, TX
2008 AIR Studio Museum in Harlem, New York, NY
Video Still from 'Prototypical'/ 2009/ TKT: 4 min 36 sec-(Please also see DVD )
Story Board from 'Prototypical'/ 2007/Digital C- Print-(Please also see DVD)
Area Still from 'Wild Seed' / 2008/TKT: 1 min 26 sec-(Please also see DVD)
Area Still from 'Wild Seed' / 2008/TKT: 1 min 26 sec-(Please also see DVD)
Area Still from 'Upside' / 2010/TKT:3 min 30 sec-(This video is not included for viewing on enclosed DVD)
Area Still from 'Upside' / 2010/TKT:3 min 30 sec-(This video is not included for viewing on enclosed DVD)
Area Still from 'Upside' / 2010/TKT:3 min 30 sec-(This video is not included for viewing on enclosed DVD)
Area Still from 'Upside' / 2010/TKT:3 min 30 sec-(This video is not included for viewing on enclosed DVD)
Set Detail crafted in conjunction with the video 'Upside'/2010/Digital C- Print/ 24"x 36"
Set Detail crafted in conjunction with the video 'Upside'/2010/Digital C- Print/ 24"x 36"
Set Detail crafted in conjunction with the video 'Upside'/2010/Digital C- Print/ 24"x 36"
Set Detail crafted in conjunction with the video 'Upside'/2010/Digital C- Print/ 24"x 36"