Kelly C. Frye

Close-up of a woman with long brown hair, brown eyes, and a slight smile, wearing turquoise earrings and a necklace.

Artist Statement

“The soul and spirit of my work springs from my curious nature. This curiosity has led me to many adventures throughout my life. 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. These experiences have allowed me to explore different mediums, culminating in a passion for sculpture with casting metals, welded steel, and clay.”

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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.

Kelly Frye, Cliff Dwellings Revisited

Kelly Frye, Cliff Dwellings Revisited

Kelly Frye, Redacted #3

Kelly Frye, Redacted #3

Kelly Frye, Redacted #1

Kelly Frye, Redacted #1

Kelly Frye, Redacted #2

Kelly Frye, Redacted #2

Kelly Frye, Desert Moon

Kelly Frye, Desert Moon

Kelly Frye, Doppler's Daughter #1

Kelly Frye, Doppler's Daughter #2

Kelly Frye, Doppler's Daughter #2

Kelly Frye, Doppler's Daughter #3

Kelly Frye, Funny Maker #1

Kelly Frye, Funny Maker #1

Kelly Frye, Funny Maker #2