Kiley Ames

As an artist, I see the complex interconnectedness that we all share as scattered fragments of personal experiences and perceptions that continuously gather throughout history. Much of my work is formed from how I view fragments and fragmentation – the isolated and incomplete parts that make up a whole. Each of us can create our own perception of reality by editing, rewriting, or omitting fragments from our own history. In my paintings, the interaction between fragments – both literal and metaphorical – are reflected in dense flecks of color, light against dark, muted against vivid. These flecks come together to create an image that is simultaneously unified and fractured, reflecting both the alienation of the subject and the unity of the subject and society.