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2024 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition
Kelly Dawson
Bio
Kelly Dawson is a self-taught artist who was born into the world of auto racing. She made a career in the sport for a number of years. Always attracted to the color, lights and fanfare of the sport more than the sport itself. When the tragedies that would happen at the track became too much, she gave up that world to devote her time to her art.
Artist Statement
I am a frustrated singer/songwriter. Unable to sing in key and having no musical ability, I convey my love of music in my art. Bright colors, a 3/4 full attitude, hidden and not so hidden messages give most of my mixed media sculptures and paintings a comical, folksy feel. A music festival for your eyes!