Kelly Caroline Frye, a contemporary visual artist of Tesuque Pueblo and Mescalero Apache descent, creates evocative works in metal casting, painting, and ceramics. She earned her BFA in Studio Arts from the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she is currently pursuing her MFA. Her paintings and sculptures delve into themes of healing, resilience, and personal transformation, weaving together ancestral knowledge and lived experience. As Frye describes, “The soul and spirit of my work springs from my curious nature, which has led me to many adventures. Self-discovery through the arts allows me to express a contemporary voice of my Indigenous world. I find limitless possibilities of expression in a combination of historical and personal narratives.” Through bold, tactile forms and deeply personal storytelling, she offers a powerful exploration of identity and cultural evolution.