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Kelly O'Brien - Mixed Media

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For the past 13 years, I have transformed discarded metal objects headed for the trash into meaningful works of art. I took an art welding class in Denver, Colorado, in 2013 that confirmed my love for metal and reusing objects.  I strive to create art using approximately 80-90% recycled and reclaimed materials.

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I'm an artist who takes inert materials formed for one purpose and repurposes them to create art. Because each piece of metal carries its own story, before using it, I like to think about the journey it had before it came to me to help shape it into something beautiful.

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I enjoy creating handcrafted glass and ceramic elements that are often incorporated into the work, adding color, texture, and depth that beautifully complement the metal's strength and character. The result is a distinctive collection of mixed-media artwork that showcases the beauty of transformation and the endless possibilities found in reclaimed materials.

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Yucca Art Gallery, an artist cooperative

#1 Patio Market
206 1/2 San Felipe Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104

505-247-8931

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Art and Text copyright by Yucca Art Gallery and Individual member Artists©

Yucca Art Gallery  #1 Patio Market , 206.5 San Felipe NW,  

Albuquerque, NM 87104 

(505) 247-8931

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