PERSONAL STRUCTURES

Lynn Christine Kelly grew up in Salmon Arm, in the interior of British Columbia, surrounded by forests. Strongly connected to the natural environment, her concepts focus on nature, trees and forests in particular. Her Irish ancestry draws her to the meaning of trees and what they have to share. Had she been alive in the day she may have been a Druid, studying the trees, developing an even deeper connection.

Multi-faceted, Kelly’s work embraces painting, sculpture, and installation. She says trees are living things, filled with the essence and energy of Mother Earth. She notes they are the basis of global ecosystems, providing us with clean air, supporting an untold number of species, caretaking the soils and water supplies, and providing sustenance, medicines, and shelter. They are her friends and confidants, mentors and sounding boards. She finds them a strong support system, a haven, and ultimately a source of rejuvenation.

Receiving an MFA from the Chelsea College of Art and Design, London, UK in 2008 and a BFA with Distinction from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 2006, Kelly now resides in a home backing onto green space, connecting daily with the trees she loves.