Artist Statement
I pursue shapes and colors. My semi-abstract, expressionist portraits tell a story of whimsical spontaneity. Based on an underpainting my art begins to emerge as color and texture are added layer by layer. The landscapes pull the viewer into a world of color, light, and emotion. My body of work has developed and evolved over time, with much of the outcome being driven by creative impulses.
About Kelly
Originally from Tennessee, Kelly Fischer has lived in Switzerland for the past thirty years. She maintains strong connections in both countries, spending equal time between her studios in Bern, Weehawken, and Memphis. Her paintings have been featured at numerous galleries and exhibitions, including Art Basel Miami, the Austrian Biennale, and the Venice Biennale. Aside from art, Kelly has published eleven children's books and is the former founder and head of the English Montessori School of Bern.
Kelly’s work is the mirror image of the artist that creates it. Each brush stroke translates her zest for life onto the canvas. At her worldwide exhibits, her welcoming smile and down-to-earth friendly approach attract the public as much as her mesmerizing art. A keen observer, she files away all the wonderful things she sees during her travels; returning to her New York, South Carolina, and Switzerland studios with the renewed energy that gives birth to her ever-expanding body of work. While her collectors eagerly wait for the opportunity to add other artworks to their collections.