About the Artist
Kelly Scarfe
Mixed Media Artist
Experimenting with abstract and nonrepresentational pieces Kelly is deeply interested in the effects of color, texture and the emotional response to strong composition and design. By mixing bold color, geometric and organic shapes and textures Kelly hopes to create art that evokes emotion while telling a visually exciting story.
Kelly was born in Rockford, Illinois and spent her youth in Morton, Illinois. After receiving her BFA from Southeast Missouri State University she moved between Memphis, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Denver and Salt Lake City until this wanderer found her way back home. She is once again living and making art in her small central Illinois town.
Artist – CV
Education
BFA, Southeast Missouri State University- 1994
Artist Experience
MUSE: Morton Il
Before After- Solo Exhibition
3/2025- 5/2025
Jefferson Street Studio and Gallery: Morton, IL
Owner- Artist , 2013- 2021
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri in conjunction with Southeast Missouri Hospital:
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Art for the Health of It , 6/2016 – 8/2016
Sacramento Fine Arts Center: Carmichael, CA
60th International Exhibition "Bold Expressions", 9/2015 - 10/2015
Peoria Art Guild: Peoria, IL
Member Show, 9/2015
Kickapoo Creek Winery: Edwards, IL
POSH Artisan and Fashion Show, 5/2015
Featured Artist
Jefferson Street Studio and Gallery: Morton, IL
Gallery Featured Artists Exhibit, 09/2014-10/2014
Morton Fine Arts Association
Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center: Morton, IL
Solo Exhibit, 11/2013- 2/2014
CAIO! City Wide Celebration of Woman in the Arts: Peoria IL
Featured Artist, 10/2013
Southeast Missouri State University
Kent Library: Cape Girardeau, MO
Solo Student Exhibit, 6/1994 - 8/1994
