Five Sculptures by Kelly D Villalba

Kelly D Villalba

Kelly D Villalba

Kelly D Villalba is a visual artist based in Los Angeles, California. In her art practice, she creates unique sculptural artworks to reimagine the idea of the traditional coiled basket. Kelly uses fiber and found material to create funky forms emphasized by contrasting colors and vivid patterns. Through her use of coiling, a weaving technique originated by Black and Indigenous artisans, she creates imaginative soft sculptures for a contemporary audience.