Kelly Viss

Kelly Viss. . . has created a unique and original body of work at a time when there are few visual ideas that aren't derivative or imitative. Her paintings immediately arrest one with their reverence for nature. Rendered in strong yet muted colors, they nonetheless possess an impressionistic sensuality. The landscapes draw the viewer in with an invitation to the mysterious present while simultaneously eluding one's total comprehension. These scenes seem to recede to a place less substantial, less real, but one to which we all yearn to journey.
With her delicate layering, Viss presents. . . a world as complex as nature while simultaneously as meditative and satisfying in effect...

Kelly Viss has exhibited her work every year since 1990, when she earned her B.A. from California State University, Stanislaus.

"” Marion Zola

B.A. California State University Stanislaus

Beverly Hills Affaire in the Gardens May 2016

Yosemite Renaissance: Year 30 Exhibit, 2015
Best of Show

Biannual Alumni Show 2014, California State University Stanislaus, Turlock, CA

In Praise of Collecting 2014, California State University Stanislaus, Turlock, CA

Fine Art & Faith Exhibit 2012, White Stone Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

The Stockton Art League Juried Exhibition 2011, Stockton, CA
2006
Solo Exhibition: SmithParada, Georgetown Washington DC
Affaire in the Gardens, Beverly Hills CA
2005
Affaire in the Gardens, Beverly Hills CA
2004
Affaire in the Gardens, Beverly Hills CA
Spring Fling: ICAAN Gallery, Manhattan Beach CA
2003
Solo Exhibition: Royce Hall, Unitarian Universalist Church, Santa Monica CA
Group Show: Fresh Paint, Culver City CA
Affaire in the Gardens, Beverly Hills CA
2002
Degrees of Abstraction: Kelly Viss and Laurin Rinder Don O’Melveny, West Hollywood CA
Group of Eight: BGH Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
Affaire in the Gardens, Beverly Hills CA
Solo Exhibition: ICAAN Gallery, Manhattan Beach CA
2001
Affaire in the Gardens, Beverly Hills CA: Juried Competition (Honorable Mention, October)
Solo Exhibition: ICAAN Gallery, Manhattan Beach CA
2001
New work: David Skinner and Kelly Vi...