Kaelin Palcu

Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

About the artist
Kaelin Palcu

Kaelin Palcu is a multi-disciplinary artist whose journey spans from classical piano and jazz vocals to international recognition as sculptor and artist. Her BFA at OCAD University ignited a passion for bronze casting and figurative sculpture, leading to apprenticeships in bronze casting and gold-smithing. Palcu subsequently earned scholarships at prestigious institutions like the Florence Academy of Art, Barcelona and New York Academies of Art – Including accolades such as the David Schaeffer Artist of Excellence Award, the sculpture scholar award and Honorable Mentions from the Art Renewal Center.Though predominantly trained as a sculptor, Palcu received her MFA at the New York Academy of Art in contemporary drawing. Her work is currently exhibited across North America and Europe. Palcu’s series "Anatomy of a Poor Decision" examines the consequences of succumbing to longing – finding freedom and catharsis in situations of moral ambiguity. Through this series, Palcu invites viewers to reflect on the strange exchanges that occur in the presence of desire, examining the roles of right and wrong in the pursuit of self-discovery and connection. The artist's use of colour, distortion and space is emblematic of a dream-scape. Palcu aims to envelop viewers, inviting them into a place both somatic and ephemeral – depicting an impression, a watermark of experience.

Artwork in the gallery
Anatomy of a Poor Decision (Study) - Kaelin Palcu
Anatomy of a Poor Decision (Study) - Kaelin Palcu

2024 | 14 x 11 x 1.5 ″

$1,000.00

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