Kelsey Lynn Mayo
New Exhibit at 4 Elements Studio Satellite Gallery
April 1 - May 24
131 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501
April 1 - May 24
131 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501
Bio
Two years ago Kelsey returned to Central New York after being in the UK pursuing education and a career in the arts. She earned a BFA from Alfred University in New York and a MFA from the University of Sunderland in the UK. She continued to live in Sunderland and Newcastle for 7 years establishing a studio (Tuna Mayo Studios) and building an accomplished arts practice. In the time Kelsey spent in England, she was part of many group shows, funded research projects, The British Glass Biennale, community projects, and solo shows. Alongside her studio practice Kelsey organized art and cultural events, taught and freelanced curated. Upon returning to CNY she was the
first long-term resident at Sculpture Space and is currently the Exhibition Manager at View Arts Center in Old Forge.
Artist Statement
Upon the artists’ return to CNY, Kelsey continues a line of exploration behind the history of making, craft, and industry, this was made possible by CNY Arts funding. This show is an exploration specifically into CNY, focusing on the makers unique to the area. This topic is of specific interest to Kelsey. She was born into a family of makers. Her most
important mentor, being her father. He began teaching Kelsey woodworking skills as a child. The displayed sculptures are made of a mix of relevant industry materials, comprised of recycled materials and materials from the places researched. Individual pieces are site-specific to areas or people of the region, such as the Waterbury Felt Mill,
Syracuse China and Meyda Glass.
Two years ago Kelsey returned to Central New York after being in the UK pursuing education and a career in the arts. She earned a BFA from Alfred University in New York and a MFA from the University of Sunderland in the UK. She continued to live in Sunderland and Newcastle for 7 years establishing a studio (Tuna Mayo Studios) and building an accomplished arts practice. In the time Kelsey spent in England, she was part of many group shows, funded research projects, The British Glass Biennale, community projects, and solo shows. Alongside her studio practice Kelsey organized art and cultural events, taught and freelanced curated. Upon returning to CNY she was the
first long-term resident at Sculpture Space and is currently the Exhibition Manager at View Arts Center in Old Forge.
Artist Statement
Upon the artists’ return to CNY, Kelsey continues a line of exploration behind the history of making, craft, and industry, this was made possible by CNY Arts funding. This show is an exploration specifically into CNY, focusing on the makers unique to the area. This topic is of specific interest to Kelsey. She was born into a family of makers. Her most
important mentor, being her father. He began teaching Kelsey woodworking skills as a child. The displayed sculptures are made of a mix of relevant industry materials, comprised of recycled materials and materials from the places researched. Individual pieces are site-specific to areas or people of the region, such as the Waterbury Felt Mill,
Syracuse China and Meyda Glass.
