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From TMC Health Healing Arts Program

  1. Paper Construction 10 by Kelly Cupell, Image 2.

    Kelly Cupell

    Paper Construction 10

    mixed paper media

    20.5 x 23.5 in

  2. Paper Construction 9 by Kelly Cupell, Image 2.

    Kelly Cupell

    Paper Construction 9

    mixed paper media

    29 x 22.25 in

  3. Paper Construction 8 by Kelly Cupell, Image 2.

    Kelly Cupell

    Paper Construction 8

    mixed paper media

    23 x 23.25 in

  4. Paper Construction 7 by Kelly Cupell, Image 2.

    Kelly Cupell

    Paper Construction 7

    mixed paper media

    23.5 x 26 in

  5. Paper Construction 6 by Kelly Cupell, Image 2.

    Kelly Cupell

    Paper Construction 6

    mixed paper media

    23.25 x 21.25 in

  6. Paper Construction 5 by Kelly Cupell, Image 2.

    Kelly Cupell

    Paper Construction 5

    mixed paper media

    21.25 x 22.5 in

  7. Paper Construction 4 by Kelly Cupell, Image 2.

    Kelly Cupell

    Paper Construction 4

    mixed paper media

    22.75 x 22.25 in

  8. Paper Construction 2 by Kelly Cupell, Image 2.

    Kelly Cupell

    Paper Construction 2

    mixed paper media

    22 x 22 in

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About the artist

Kelly Cupell

American

b. 1976

My name is Kelly Cupell. I am an artist. My paper constructions are tatters and pieces. Tatters and pieces of me, either glued, stapled or sewn together, in a secret code. A secret code to protect myself. I keep paper bits that meant something in a moment or that comforted me at some time. I weave these bits into large paper quilts of courage and into dresses and bodices that act as my secret protection; my paper armor. I protect myself with the least obvious weapons; the lightest weapon, paper, and the super power of creativity. My paintings and oil pastels are the many iterations of myself, being comforted or protected by animals; critters of my own creation, and my beloved dogs. In January of 2024, Tucson Medical Center installed ten of my paper constructions as part of their art therapy program.

Courtesy of: https://artsfoundtucson.org/series/kelly-cupell/