Kelly Bjork
Region: Pacific Coast
Creating quiet moments of emotional well-being in my art
is how I work to soothe and comfort others. I depict a world of
tenderness, acceptance, and vulnerability in order to share the
sensations of emotional well-being that I aim to foster in my life
and in my community. I often create vignettes of people close to
me, specifically in my queer community. Narratives of intimate
relationships are important for displaying the peace and support
that everyone strives for in their homes and in their heads—peace
and support that so often we are lacking. My paintings intend to
bring that support in our surroundings. I consider my work both
manifestation and documentation. It’s a means of advocating for
mental wellness by acknowledging my own struggles with it. I
hope a viewer sees the image of a space I’ve created as a place
where they can rest and will be taken care of.
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