KELLY DASCHLE

Captured in a stunning fusion of impasto acrylics and mixed-media collage, this collection explores the intersection of memory, music, and the performing arts. Each piece utilizes a rich, tactile surface where heavy textures and atmospheric grays are punctuated by "pops" of vibrant color and shimmering gold leaf. By weaving together fragments of sheet music and evocative literary snippets, Kelly creates a sense of "narrative abstraction"—where the viewer is invited to piece together the echoes of a performance, a tour, or a quiet moment of departure.

The work is anchored by a sophisticated contrast between the ethereal and the grounded. In the figurative pieces, silhouettes emerge from turbulent backgrounds like memories surfacing through fog, while the abstract works use jagged gold leaf to represent the "limelight" or peaks of inspiration. These paintings don’t just depict a scene; they serve as physical relics of a creative life, making them a powerful statement for collectors who appreciate art with deep emotional texture and a hint of vintage glamour.