Kelly Ording

Kelly Ording's paintings explore the fine line between minimalism and representation. Interested in the tonal and textural possibilities of a surface, Ording begins her compositions by hand-dying paper or canvas, creating an element of surprise and playfulness that offsets the mathematical rigor and precision of bold tones and meticulous line. Central to her work is the interplay of radiating color, repetitive shapes, and intricate patterns.

Ording uses the word "meditative" to describe the process of line-making, where time seems to linger and unfold in a poetic manner. Her slow, methodical repetition of lines becomes a way of marking the human experience as it is suspended in the passage of time. Kelly Ording’s paintings also engage with color theory, exploring the emotive qualities of color through evolving patterns and subtle tonal variations.

Ording's public works and murals are displayed in San Francisco's Clarion Alley, Unity Plaza, the headquarters of Facebook and Genentech, as well as other locations throughout the Bay Area and world. Her work is featured in the collections of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), the San Francisco Arts Commission Public and Civic Art, the Alameda County Arts Commission, and JP Morgan Chase.