Shelly Floyd

My work explores the quiet strength within transformation. Through a process I call Foldism, I sculpt layers of paint, folding, bending, and shaping them until they take on a life of their own. Each fold becomes a moment of becoming, a physical embodiment of resilience, gratitude, and renewal.

These sculptural paintings invite reflection and calm, offering a sanctuary for the viewer to pause and reconnect with their inner stillness. I am inspired by the beauty found in imperfection, the way life folds and unfolds in unexpected ways, creating something wholly new each time.

By merging texture, light, and emotion, my intention is to create works that are not just seen, but felt, art that transforms a space into a refuge and reminds us of the strength and grace within our own unfolding.

I didn't attend art school.
I taught myself to sculpt paint, one experiment at a time, fold by fold, mistake by mistake, moment by moment.
Everything you see here is the result of curiosity, persistence, and a refusal to wait for permission to create.
If you’ve ever felt like you had to “qualify” before starting, take this as proof: you can learn, grow, and master your own way, starting right where you are.

See my website for current exhibitions.