THROUGH ABSTRACT FORMS AND FLUID MOVEMENT, I EXPLORE THE EVER-CHANGING DEPTHS OF NATURE AND HUMAN EMOTION

Kiley Missere is an artist whose work captures the powerful interplay between emotion and nature, with many pieces inspired by the ocean, coastal landscapes, and the expansive beauty of the sky. In recent years, she has begun to travel and found a deep connection with the ocean, drawing on the way light breaks through, the shapes of clouds, and the gradients of the sky to inform her art. Each canvas reflects her fascination with nature’s textures, colors, and moods, capturing both its calm and turbulence.

With a background in fine art from university, Kiley’s approach is both intuitive and deeply personal. She prefers to paint with her hands, an expression that reconnects her with childhood and the playfulness she believes is essential for adults to truly understand themselves. Each swipe, press, and blend is a direct engagement with the canvas, producing art that evokes resilience, transformation, and calm amidst life’s storms.

Kiley’s art is not only a reflection of her inner world but also a response to the natural beauty and peace she finds in her surroundings. Outside the studio, she is a mother to three daughters, who remind her daily of the importance of creativity and exploration. Her work invites viewers to journey through their own emotional landscapes, finding connection, healing, and meaning in every layered composition.

“WHEN I PAINT WITH MY HANDS, I FEEL THE ART COME ALIVE-UNTAMED, INTUITIVE AND TRUE.”