Kelly Kozma is a mixed media and fiber artist who uses the meditative process of hand embroidery as a therapeutic way of healing.
Kozma is represented by Paradigm Gallery + Studio and has participated in group and solo exhibitions in Philadelphia, as well as in art fairs during Armory Week and Art Basel in Miami. Her work has been featured on catalog covers, in international art and travel magazines such as Afar and Create! as well as many online publications. Her work has been purchased for many permanent collections including at Temple University and Capital One.
Kozma has a detached studio at her home just outside of Philadelphia and enjoys the fact that her four-year-old son can create his own masterpieces alongside her while she works.
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This Bouquet: Mixed Media Artwork, Collage & Embroidery
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "This Bouquet" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white fram...
Thread, Paper
$1,200
"Complete Me: Stripes" paper collage, hand-embroidery, geometric, blue, yellow
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Complete Me: Stripes" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured black frame and measures 13.25"h x 18.25"w framed. The catalyst for this new body of work was a jar of leftover magazine cutouts from a collage I made in 2010. Reusing leftover materials as well repurposing items that might end up thrown away, has become a very important part of my process the past decade. Stumbling across this jar of coin sized images that had waited patiently on a shelf for 12 years, ignited my creative process and drove me to explore collage in a new way. Unlike the piece from 2010 in which I assembled the images by piecing them together, I decided to examine each individual cut out on its on. By removing the image from any other context it allows you to focus solely on its meaning, purpose or feelings that it may evoke. Each image is embedded in a field of French knots which felt like a way of creating a time capsule of sorts for the object. Another inspiration behind this collection is my six year old son and his endless piles of sticks, stones, leaves, etc in our home. Only to him they aren’t sticks and stones, they are treasures. His ability to find a tiny twig or scrap of paper and not only cherish it but give it a backstory of why it is so special, is a beautiful thing and one I have tried to tap into with my new work. By placing a picture of a rubberband ball...
Thread, Paper, Tissue Paper
"So It Grows" Embroidery and found object assembly
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"So It Grows" is an original hand-embroidered piece on paint chip color samples with Swarovski Elements crystal details by American artist Kelly Kozma. The piece ships in the pictur...
Thread, Mixed Media, Archival Paper
"Junk Drawer" paper collage, hand-embroidery, rubber band ball, french knot
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Junk Drawer" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame and measures 6"h x 6"w framed. The catalyst for this new body of work was a jar of leftover magazine cutouts from a collage I made in 2010. Reusing leftover materials as well repurposing items that might end up thrown away, has become a very important part of my process the past decade. Stumbling across this jar of coin sized images that had waited patiently on a shelf for 12 years, ignited my creative process and drove me to explore collage in a new way. Unlike the piece from 2010 in which I assembled the images by piecing them together, I decided to examine each individual cut out on its on. By removing the image from any other context it allows you to focus solely on its meaning, purpose or feelings that it may evoke. Each image is embedded in a field of French knots which felt like a way of creating a time capsule of sorts for the object. Another inspiration behind this collection is my six year old son and his endless piles of sticks, stones, leaves, etc in our home. Only to him they aren’t sticks and stones, they are treasures. His ability to find a tiny twig or scrap of paper and not only cherish it but give it a backstory of why it is so special, is a beautiful thing and one I have tried to tap into with my new work. By placing a picture of a rubberband ball or a set of Dracula teeth or a banana in this embroidered box...
Thread, Paper
"Pink Me Up" paper collage, hand-embroidery, french knot, blue and pink
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Pink Me Up" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame and measures 6"h x 6"w framed. The catalyst for this new body of work was a jar of leftover magazine cutouts from a collage I made in 2010. Reusing leftover materials as well repurposing items that might end up thrown away, has become a very important part of my process the past decade. Stumbling across this jar of coin sized images that had waited patiently on a shelf for 12 years, ignited my creative process and drove me to explore collage in a new way. Unlike the piece from 2010 in which I assembled the images by piecing them together, I decided to examine each individual cut out on its on. By removing the image from any other context it allows you to focus solely on its meaning, purpose or feelings that it may evoke. Each image is embedded in a field of French knots which felt like a way of creating a time capsule of sorts for the object. Another inspiration behind this collection is my six year old son and his endless piles of sticks, stones, leaves, etc in our home. Only to him they aren’t sticks and stones, they are treasures. His ability to find a tiny twig or scrap of paper and not only cherish it but give it a backstory of why it is so special, is a beautiful thing and one I have tried to tap into with my new work. By placing a picture of a rubberband ball...
Thread, Paper
"Time Warp" Hand Embroidery with Colored Pencil on Paper
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fabric work titled "Time Warp" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma made of hand embroidery, colored pencil & acrylic paint on paper. The piece measures 15”h by 15”w framed...
Thread, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Color Pencil
The Villian Mixed Media Artwork: Collage & Embroidery, 6x6\" Unframed
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "The Villian" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame...
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"Popular Item" Paper collage, hand-embroidery, sushi, rice motif
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Popular Item" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame and measures 6"h x 6"w framed. The catalyst for this new body of work was a jar of leftover magazine cutouts from a collage I made in 2010. Reusing leftover materials as well repurposing items that might end up thrown away, has become a very important part of my process the past decade. Stumbling across this jar of coin sized images that had waited patiently on a shelf for 12 years, ignited my creative process and drove me to explore collage in a new way. Unlike the piece from 2010 in which I assembled the images by piecing them together, I decided to examine each individual cut out on its on. By removing the image from any other context it allows you to focus solely on its meaning, purpose or feelings that it may evoke. Each image is embedded in a field of French knots which felt like a way of creating a time capsule of sorts for the object. Another inspiration behind this collection is my six year old son and his endless piles of sticks, stones, leaves, etc in our home. Only to him they aren’t sticks and stones, they are treasures. His ability to find a tiny twig or scrap of paper and not only cherish it but give it a backstory of why it is so special, is a beautiful thing and one I have tried to tap into with my new work. By placing a picture of a rubberband ball...
Thread, Paper
My Jam Mixed Media Artwork, Collage and Embroidery, 21st Century, 6x6"
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "My Jam" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame and ...
Thread, Paper
$1,000
"Milkshake Brings Boyz to Yard" hand-embroidery, bold text, lettering, thread
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Milkshake Brings Boyz to Yard" is an original artwork made from hand embroidered thread on paper by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame ...
Thread, Paper
"Extra Cheese" hand-embroidery, bold text, lettering, thread on paper
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Extra Cheese" is an original artwork made from hand embroidered thread on paper by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame and measures 8.75...
Thread, Paper
"I See Your Beauty" CMYK Process Test Print Collage On Panel
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sculpture titled "I See Your Beauty" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma as part of her newest exhibition, "Watch Me Backflip." This exhibition is made up of meticulously coll...
Paper, Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel
"Richness in Your Soul" Assembled Cookie Fortunes Collected Over 20 Years
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sculpture titled "Richness in Your Soul" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma as part of her newest exhibition, "Watch Me Backflip." This collection is made up of meticulously ...
Paper, Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel
"Here We Go, Wait Where Are We" Layered Punched Paper in Abstract Composition
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sculpture titled "Here We Go, Wait Where Are We" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma as part of her newest exhibition, "Watch Me Backflip." This collection is made up of metic...
Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel, Paper
$260
"Security Blanket 2025 Edition" Layers of Cut Security Envelope Patterns Mounted
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sculpture titled "Security Blanket 2025 Edition" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma as part of her newest exhibition, "Watch Me Backflip." This collection is made up of meti...
Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel, Archival Paper
"Emblem" paper collage, hand-embroidery, neon, geometric pattern, thread
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Emblem" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame and measures 6"h x 6"w framed. The catalyst for this new body of work was a jar of leftover magazine cutouts from a collage I made in 2010. Reusing leftover materials as well repurposing items that might end up thrown away, has become a very important part of my process the past decade. Stumbling across this jar of coin sized images that had waited patiently on a shelf for 12 years, ignited my creative process and drove me to explore collage in a new way. Unlike the piece from 2010 in which I assembled the images by piecing them together, I decided to examine each individual cut out on its on. By removing the image from any other context it allows you to focus solely on its meaning, purpose or feelings that it may evoke. Each image is embedded in a field of French knots which felt like a way of creating a time capsule of sorts for the object. Another inspiration behind this collection is my six year old son and his endless piles of sticks, stones, leaves, etc in our home. Only to him they aren’t sticks and stones, they are treasures. His ability to find a tiny twig or scrap of paper and not only cherish it but give it a backstory of why it is so special, is a beautiful thing and one I have tried to tap into with my new work. By placing a picture of a rubberband ball or a set of Dracula teeth or a banana in this embroidered box...
Thread, Paper
"High Score" Paper collage, hand-embroidery, french knot, smiley face, 8-bit
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "High Score" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame ...
Thread, Paper
Rainbow Vision: Mixed Media Collage and Embroidery Artwork
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Rainbow Vision" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white fr...
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Like Sand Through the Hourglass: Contemporary Mixed Media Collage
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Like Sand Through the Hour Glass" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the...
Thread, Paper
Lodge Life Mixed Media Artwork, Collage and Embroidery, 21st Century
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Lodge Life" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame ...
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"Taco Tuesday" Hand Embroidery on Paper, Contemporary 21st Century Art
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Taco Tuesday" is an original artwork made from hand embroidered thread on paper by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame and measures 8.75...
Thread, Paper
"Frozen Margarita" Hand-embroidery, bold text, lettering, thread on paper
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Frozen Margarita" is an original artwork made from hand embroidered thread on paper by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame and measures ...
Thread, Paper
"Bourbon on the Rocks" hand-embroidery, bold text, lettering, thread on paper
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Bourbon on the Rocks" is an original artwork made from hand embroidered thread on paper by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame and measu...
Thread, Paper
"Security Blanket" hanging embroidered paper collage tapestry, geometric
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Security Blanket" is an original work by American artist Kelly Kozma made from hand-cut security envelopes, hand-stitched together with embroidery th...
Thread, Paper
Basement Systems
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle Title : Basement Systems Materials : Acrylic, tempera, gouache, and glitter glue on cardboard drawing pad back Date : 2019 Dimensions : 18 x 12 x .2 in. Kory ...
Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...
$400
H 19.5 in W 13.5 in
Flower in Bowl - Abstract Cool Tone Botanical Mixed Media Painting on Paper
By Krisanne Souter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil
$4,000
H 22 in W 20 in
Zone, vibrant, jewel-like, diaphanous strips of fabric collages
By Linda Kamille Schmidt
Located in New York, NY
Linda Kamille Schmidt plays with emotional connections and memory in her smaller, framed works. In their encasements, each collage appears as a portal; a...
Fabric, Thread, Plastic, Pins
$645
H 24 in W 18 in
Moon Flower Potted Plant - Lively Abstract Colorful Botanical Painting on Paper
By Krisanne Souter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil
$645
H 24 in W 18 in
Plant in Pottery Pot 2 - Original Abstract Colorful Botanical Painting on Paper
By Krisanne Souter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil
$645
H 24 in W 18 in
Flower Arrangement in Carved Wooden Bowl - Abstract Botanical Painting on Paper
By Krisanne Souter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil
$64,000
H 114 in W 60 in D 6 in
Exotica Series, Abstract Woven Tapestry by Ritzi Jacobi and Peter Jacobi
Located in Wilton, CT
Exotica Series, Abstract Woven Tapestry, Textile Sculpture. Cotton, goat hair and sisal, 114" x 60" x 6", 1975. Ritzi Jacobi (1941 - 2022) and Peter Jacob...
Fabric, Textile, Cotton, Thread
$645
H 24 in W 18 in
Plants in Pottery Pots - Original Abstract Colorful Botanical Painting on Paper
By Krisanne Souter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil
$645
H 18 in W 24 in
A Potted Succulent and a Rhizome - Original Vibrant Abstract Botanical Painting
By Krisanne Souter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil
$11,000
H 48 in W 50 in D 2 in
Refleksy (Reflexes), Mid-Century Wool Tapestry, Abstract Textile Wall Sculpture
Located in Wilton, CT
Refleksy (Reflexes), flax (linen) and wool, 50" x 48" x 2", 1973. This warm, vivid Mid-Century tapestry, Refleksy (1973) is by Polish textile artist, ...
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Wool, Linen, Thread
Autumn Biogram of the Nelson
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle "Autumn Biogram of the Nelson" Newsprint, graphite, conté crayon pastel, charcoal, beeswax, cardboard, paper, gingko leaves, stickers, and Mixed Media on drawi...
Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...
$175
H 26 in W 23 in
"Kuba Cloth 2" Geometric Fiber Art, Handmade, form Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Austin, TX
Fiber Art by Kuba Artists Fabric Size: 26 x 23 in. Frame Size: 30 x 25.5 Vintage, Handmade Cultural Heritage Art from Democratic Republic of the Congo. The foundation cloth is wove...
Fabric, Thread
Sold
H 9.75 in W 9.75 in
"Centering Square (Rainbow)" Floating collage, found object, embroidery, color
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Centering Square (Rainbow)" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma made of punched paper hand-stitched together with embroidery thread. I...
Thread, Paper
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H 6 in W 6 in
"Candy Dish" Elegant embroidered collage on paper with french knots
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Candy Dish" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame ...
Thread, Paper
Lickrish Mixed Media Collage and Embroidery Artwork, 6x6" Piece
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Lickrish" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame an...
Thread, Paper
Spinner Mixed Media Artwork, Collage and Embroidery, 21st Century
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Spinner" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame and measures 6"h x 6"w framed. The catalyst for this new body of work was a jar of leftover magazine cutouts from a collage I made in 2010. Reusing leftover materials as well repurposing items that might end up thrown away, has become a very important part of my process the past decade. Stumbling across this jar of coin sized images that had waited patiently on a shelf for 12 years, ignited my creative process and drove me to explore collage in a new way. Unlike the piece from 2010 in which I assembled the images by piecing them together, I decided to examine each individual cut out on its on. By removing the image from any other context it allows you to focus solely on its meaning, purpose or feelings that it may evoke. Each image is embedded in a field of French knots which felt like a way of creating a time capsule of sorts for the object. Another inspiration behind this collection is my six year old son and his endless piles of sticks, stones, leaves, etc in our home. Only to him they aren’t sticks and stones, they are treasures. His ability to find a tiny twig or scrap of paper and not only cherish it but give it a backstory of why it is so special, is a beautiful thing and one I have tried to tap into with my new work. By placing a picture of a rubberband ball or a set of Dracula teeth or a banana in this embroidered box...
Thread, Paper
All At Once
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "All At Once" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece measures 48"h x 36"w. The catalyst f...
Canvas, Paper, Latex
Complete Me: Forrest
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Complete Me: Forrest" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured black frame and measures 13.25"h x 18.25"w framed. The catalyst for this new body of work was a jar of leftover magazine cutouts from a collage I made in 2010. Reusing leftover materials as well repurposing items that might end up thrown away, has become a very important part of my process the past decade. Stumbling across this jar of coin sized images that had waited patiently on a shelf for 12 years, ignited my creative process and drove me to explore collage in a new way. Unlike the piece from 2010 in which I assembled the images by piecing them together, I decided to examine each individual cut out on its on. By removing the image from any other context it allows you to focus solely on its meaning, purpose or feelings that it may evoke. Each image is embedded in a field of French knots which felt like a way of creating a time capsule of sorts for the object. Another inspiration behind this collection is my six year old son and his endless piles of sticks, stones, leaves, etc in our home. Only to him they aren’t sticks and stones, they are treasures. His ability to find a tiny twig or scrap of paper and not only cherish it but give it a backstory of why it is so special, is a beautiful thing and one I have tried to tap into with my new work. By placing a picture of a rubberband ball or a set of Dracula teeth or a banana in this embroidered box...
Thread, Paper, Tissue Paper
Complete Me: Bananas
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Complete Me: Bananas" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured bl...
Thread, Paper, Tissue Paper
Complete Me: Dappled
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Complete Me: Dappled" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured black frame and measures 13.25"h x 18.25"w framed. The catalyst for this new body of work was a jar of leftover magazine cutouts from a collage I made in 2010. Reusing leftover materials as well repurposing items that might end up thrown away, has become a very important part of my process the past decade. Stumbling across this jar of coin sized images that had waited patiently on a shelf for 12 years, ignited my creative process and drove me to explore collage in a new way. Unlike the piece from 2010 in which I assembled the images by piecing them together, I decided to examine each individual cut out on its on. By removing the image from any other context it allows you to focus solely on its meaning, purpose or feelings that it may evoke. Each image is embedded in a field of French knots which felt like a way of creating a time capsule of sorts for the object. Another inspiration behind this collection is my six year old son and his endless piles of sticks, stones, leaves, etc in our home. Only to him they aren’t sticks and stones, they are treasures. His ability to find a tiny twig or scrap of paper and not only cherish it but give it a backstory of why it is so special, is a beautiful thing and one I have tried to tap into with my new work. By placing a picture of a rubberband ball...
Thread, Paper
Complete Me: Old School
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Complete Me: Old School" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured black frame and measures 13.25"h x 18.25"w framed. The catalyst for this new body of work was a jar of leftover magazine cutouts from a collage I made in 2010. Reusing leftover materials as well repurposing items that might end up thrown away, has become a very important part of my process the past decade. Stumbling across this jar of coin sized images that had waited patiently on a shelf for 12 years, ignited my creative process and drove me to explore collage in a new way. Unlike the piece from 2010 in which I assembled the images by piecing them together, I decided to examine each individual cut out on its on. By removing the image from any other context it allows you to focus solely on its meaning, purpose or feelings that it may evoke. Each image is embedded in a field of French knots which felt like a way of creating a time capsule of sorts for the object. Another inspiration behind this collection is my six year old son and his endless piles of sticks, stones, leaves, etc in our home. Only to him they aren’t sticks and stones, they are treasures. His ability to find a tiny twig or scrap of paper and not only cherish it but give it a backstory of why it is so special, is a beautiful thing and one I have tried to tap into with my new work. By placing a picture of a rubberband ball...
Thread, Paper
Big Ring Kinda Night
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Big Ring Kinda Night" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is sh...
Thread, Paper
Secret Level
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Secret Level" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame and measures 6"h x 6"w framed. The catalyst for this new body of work was a jar of leftover magazine cutouts from a collage I made in 2010. Reusing leftover materials as well repurposing items that might end up thrown away, has become a very important part of my process the past decade. Stumbling across this jar of coin sized images that had waited patiently on a shelf for 12 years, ignited my creative process and drove me to explore collage in a new way. Unlike the piece from 2010 in which I assembled the images by piecing them together, I decided to examine each individual cut out on its on. By removing the image from any other context it allows you to focus solely on its meaning, purpose or feelings that it may evoke. Each image is embedded in a field of French knots which felt like a way of creating a time capsule of sorts for the object. Another inspiration behind this collection is my six year old son and his endless piles of sticks, stones, leaves, etc in our home. Only to him they aren’t sticks and stones, they are treasures. His ability to find a tiny twig or scrap of paper and not only cherish it but give it a backstory of why it is so special, is a beautiful thing and one I have tried to tap into with my new work. By placing a picture of a rubberband ball or a set of Dracula teeth or a banana in this embroidered box...
Thread, Paper
Robot Voice
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Robot Voice" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame...
Thread, Paper