Kelsey Lowes is an abstract artist from Ontario, Canada.
She established her style of work through exploring texture and movement. Over time she gravitated towards solely working with a palette knife.
Kelseys work draws in the eye by subtle textures that are created with acrylics and various mediums like charcoal and oil pastel. She focuses on creating a level of contrast in her body of work that draws the viewer into each detail.
When Kelseys work is seen up close and personal, each piece explodes with a chaotic mess of textures, layers and colour. However, as the viewer steps back, those small details fade into a cohesive piece, tying each mark together. Her work has been know for its balanced calmness, and also its ability to evoking different perspectives from its viewers.
This 30” x 40” painting titled Just Get Up is a dynamic, textured abstract piece created with acrylic, pencil, and palette knife. Bold, swirling strokes of color—ranging from whites and pale blues to deep blacks, reds, and greens—create a sense of movement and struggle, evoking a feeling of rising through chaos. The layered texture and energetic composition reflect resilience and the act of pushing upward through turmoil.
