Kellie Kildahl:
Oil Paintings
“Kell Projects,” the title of my art practice, is about creating as much as projecting. On view, are oil paintings that come from a very internal space. Inspired by surroundings in Washington state, I seek to find connections between existing structures of identity and geological formations.
Coleman Glacier 24” X 24“ 2021
This oil painting portrays a view that looks down into the Coleman Glacier, seen from the Heliotrope ridge trail in Washington. It took place after the first dusting of snow in October of 2020.
Engineer Boots 24” X 24” 2022
Bluebird 16” X 20” 2022
Shuksan Fin + Pink Moon (2) 12”X 40” 2021
I created these two paintings for the purpose of being printed onto a pair of custom skis in collaboration with Folsom Custom Skis in Denver, Colorado. https://www.folsomskis.com/graphics#FEATURED
The images feature the "fin" of Mount Shuksan in Washington as well as stills of rapid waves from the Nooksack river. This piece represents renewal in an active sense; to actively decide to be the person you want to be; to practically throw yourself into your own future.
Shuksan 12” X 12” 2020
A plein-air oil painting of Mount Shuksan from the Artist’s Point area of Mount Baker National Forest during the early summer.
Scissors 20 X 20” 2017
A still life done in a painting style inspired by the Trompe-l'œil art technique, this image of large rusted scissors captures a darker side of a common tool. The object is intended to be figurative and alive.
