Lot # : 85 - Kelly Yarbrough "November 2023"

"My work is rooted in the prairie ecosystem and engages with the complexities of place through an ever-expanding library of lived experiences. The tallgrass prairie is called the most altered landscape on the planet, and yet grasslands also tell incredible stories of human history. I believe the re-establishment of native landscapes can offer hope for the future of life in the Great Plains. I work to contribute to the growing body of knowledge and research seeking hopeful solutions to the climate crisis and rural depopulation in the places I call home. In the studio, I make mixed-media drawings and paintings that resist static views of the landscape, inviting the viewer to engage and self-navigate. Ultimately, I want my work to inspire others to become more land literate about their own places." Acrylic on Canvas. Framed, 34.5H x 25W. Kelly Yarbrough is an artist based in Manhattan, Kansas. Her practice is rooted in an ecosystem that includes mixed media drawing, arts administration, and creating meaningful opportunities for humans to engage with their environment. She enjoys unexpected collaborations, transdisciplinary conversations, and continual learning. Artist holds an MFA from Kansas State University. She is a regional field representative and art & environment specialist for the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, and a peer facilitator for Artist INC.