Microdose
NANO GALLERY
By Kelly Posey
Curated by Jerry Truong
APRIL 21 - JUNE 25, 2023
Microdose
NANO GALLERY
By Kelly Posey
Curated by Jerry Truong
APRIL 21 - JUNE 25, 2023
Kelly Posey is an artist whose solo exhibition in The DC Arts Center's Nano Gallery offers an engaging and immersive encounter with her interconnected paintings. Posey's works explore the capricious and ever-changing nature of the environment through the use of vivid colors, bold brushstrokes, and asymmetrical compositions that challenge the traditional norms and expectations of painting. By employing a smaller canvas, Posey creates a more intimate and accessible setting for viewers, inviting them to look beyond their own experiences and perceive the universe's limitless expanse. Ultimately, "Microdose" presents a unique experience that should not be overlooked, demonstrating that impact and scale may be inversely related.
Featured Above
Kelly Posey
Future Spring, 2021
40” x 30”, Oil on canvas
Featured Below
Kelly Posey
Microdose (4), 2023
4” x 4”, Mixed media & encaustic on masonite
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Kelly Posey is an artist whose solo exhibition in The DC Arts Center's Nano Gallery offers an engaging and immersive encounter with her interconnected paintings. Posey's works explore the capricious and ever-changing nature of the environment through the use of vivid colors, bold brushstrokes, and asymmetrical compositions that challenge the traditional norms and expectations of painting. By employing a smaller canvas, Posey creates a more intimate and accessible setting for viewers, inviting them to look beyond their own experiences and perceive the universe's limitless expanse. Ultimately, "Microdoses" presents a unique experience that should not be overlooked, demonstrating that impact and scale may be inversely related.
Featured Above
Kelly Posey
Future Spring, 2021
40” x 30”, Oil on canvas
Featured Below
Kelly Posey
Microdose (4), 2023
4” x 4”, Mixed media & encaustic on masonite
Opening Celebration
Friday, April 21, 2023
7:00 PM
Closing Reception
Sunday, June 25, 2023
6:00 PM
Artist Talk
Sunday, June 11, 2023
3:00 PM
EVENTS
EVENTS
Opening Celebration
Friday, April 21, 2023
7:00 PM
Artist Talk
Sunday, June 11, 2023
3:00 PM
Closing Reception
Sunday, June 25, 2023
6:00 PM
Kelly Posey’s exhibition, “Microdose”, comprises a collection of abstract paintings characterized by vibrant colors and dynamic movement, which evoke a sense of energy in the viewer. Posey references organic forms in her paintings to create irregular compositions that reflect the natural world's beauty. This combination of organic references and striking hues produces a psychedelic experience that evokes emotions and inspires contemplation.
Displayed on the walls of the Nano Gallery, each painting draws strength from the others, creating an installation that considers the wall as an integral part of the artwork. The multi-layered amalgamation of colors and forms in each painting conveys the unpredictable and chaotic nature of the world. Posey's creative arrangement of the work enhances the impact of each piece, creating a sense of harmony and connection.
Posey challenges viewers to expand their perception and understanding through her artwork. By encouraging attentiveness and openness, viewers can discover new patterns and connections that deepen their appreciation of the world. This perspective inspires exploration of new ideas and possibilities. Ultimately, Posey's works are a testament to the power of art to spark imagination, foster a sense of unity and wonder, and connect us to something greater.
FROM THE CURATOR
FROM THE CURATOR
Kelly Posey’s exhibition, “Microdose”, comprises a collection of abstract paintings characterized by vibrant colors and dynamic movement, which evoke a sense of energy in the viewer. Posey references organic forms in her paintings to create irregular compositions that reflect the natural world's beauty. This combination of organic references and striking hues produces a psychedelic experience that evokes emotions and inspires contemplation.
Displayed on the walls of the Nano Gallery, each painting draws strength from the others, creating an installation that considers the wall as an integral part of the artwork. The multi-layered amalgamation of colors and forms in each painting conveys the unpredictable and chaotic nature of the world. Posey's creative arrangement of the work enhances the impact of each piece, creating a sense of harmony and connection.
Posey challenges viewers to expand their perception and understanding through her artwork. By encouraging attentiveness and openness, viewers can discover new patterns and connections that deepen their appreciation of the world. This perspective inspires exploration of new ideas and possibilities. Ultimately, Posey's works are a testament to the power of art to spark imagination, foster a sense of unity and wonder, and connect us to something greater.
Meet the Artist
Kelly Posey
I am an abstractionist that dabbles in the representational. Deep meditation and reflection on past works that I did in encaustics 20 years ago has given me new insight on the creation of painting and the process of brush stroke and color fields. My investigations into this process have allowed my paintings, both past and present, to have an open dialogue with one another and a continuum. My work has evolved, over time, from a highly narrative figurative style into abstract painting laced with symbolism. There is still narrative, but I want it to be broader. This work is speaking about energy in nature, and the subtle or strong forces working beyond the human realm. Some work deals with microorganisms and some deal with deep space. All deal with the beauty and dichotomy of those worlds in their complexity or simplicity.
FROM THE ARTIST
Kelly Posey is a Washington, DC-based artist whose art practice has evolved from a highly narrative figurative style to an essentially abstract style of painting with some symbolic representation. She received her BA from the University of Maryland and a Master's degree from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Her works have been exhibited in various art spaces in the Washington DC metropolitan area, including private galleries such as Georgetown's Ecclectikos and MOCA, and non-profit art organizations such as Washington Project for the Arts, Rockville Arts Place, MAP at Artscape, School 33 in Baltimore, Arlington Art Center, McLean Arts Center, University of Maryland, and MICA.
Throughout her career, Posey has experimented with different mediums and processes, always approaching her work with a student's perspective and a willingness to learn. She currently teaches art at Richard Montgomery High School.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
FROM THE ARTIST
I am an abstractionist that dabbles in the representational. Deep meditation and reflection on past works that I did in encaustics 20 years ago has given me new insight on the creation of painting and the process of brush stroke and color fields. My investigations into this process have allowed my paintings, both past and present, to have an open dialogue with one another and a continuum. My work has evolved, over time, from a highly narrative figurative style into abstract painting laced with symbolism. There is still narrative, but I want it to be broader. This work is speaking about energy in nature, and the subtle or strong forces working beyond the human realm. Some work deals with microorganisms and some deal with deep space. All deal with the beauty and dichotomy of those worlds in their complexity or simplicity.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Kelly Posey is a Washington, DC-based artist whose art practice has evolved from a highly narrative figurative style to an essentially abstract style of painting with some symbolic representation. She received her BA from the University of Maryland and a Master's degree from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Her works have been exhibited in various art spaces in the Washington DC metropolitan area, including private galleries such as Georgetown's Ecclectikos and MOCA, and non-profit art organizations such as Washington Project for the Arts, Rockville Arts Place, MAP at Artscape, School 33 in Baltimore, Arlington Art Center, McLean Arts Center, University of Maryland, and MICA.
Throughout her career, Posey has experimented with different mediums and processes, always approaching her work with a student's perspective and a willingness to learn. She currently teaches art at Richard Montgomery High School.