“With great energy and flair, Bickman invites us to soar beyond the mundane to find inspiration in both the ordinary and extraordinary experiences that make up our lives. Her work is “larger than life” and she proves, once again, that art can illuminate the recesses of the human soul with both joy and beauty.”
Kelli Bickman - Art that Transforms
photo by isabella lawrence-bickman - showing work in progress.
“Resurrection” 5.5’ x 12’, acrylic and oil crayon on vinyl. For private acquisition contact kbickman@gmail.com
The Sanctuary Paintings - These large scale works were created during a time of isolation and reflection. They transform stillness into bold color with wild botanicals, gold light, and skies that speak to renewal, resilience, and beauty. Each painting is deeply spiritual, highly symbolic and firmly rooted in nature.
Painting is my language - as a multi-media artist, I often use unconventional materials ranging from rescued closet doors to vinyl remnants and random found objects using acrylic paint, spray paint, oil crayons, and goal leaf with the intention to create lasting beauty where there once was was nothing.
The gift of an artist is a unique vision—the power to transform emptiness into form and meaning.
detail - Resurrection: tiny skulls and organic floral patterns emerge from the surface symbolizing the nature of impermanence and the reminder to live life to the fullest.
“Breathe”. 69” x 95” ACRYLIC, GOLD LEAF ON vinyl - currently available for placement, dm with inquiries.
Detail of ‘Breathe’ from the Sanctuary series
The Violet flame - 80” x 64” acrylic and gold leaf on wood - click image for auction details
The Violet Flame rises from meditation on divine protection and awakening, where luminous violet lilies ascend through silver clouds toward a radiant halo of light. Peacock feathers—ancient symbols of spiritual vision and immortality—surround the blossoms, suggesting the opening of higher awareness and the quiet transformation of the soul into high level consciousness.
Studio image shows work in progress. Painted on three wood panels…remnants from a temple transformed into luminous art.
For me, painting is meditation in action, a lifetime of focused intention to witness and create beauty. My goal for this series was to make statement pieces that are architectural in scale, contemplative in design but also an organic, gestural expression of the natural world.
More Things To Look At:
2026 Queens, NYC Billboard, “May All Brings Be Free And Happy” via Saveartspace.org and Cynthia Von Buhler #freehappy - original available here: https://www.ebay.com/str/kellibickmaniiiistudio
17’ Birch tree mural, commission by jasmine jordaan, new york
“Kelli Bickman is a wonderfully talented painter. She has an ease of technique, grace of arrangement and a depth of vision; her many series often portray nature symbols, along with universal or ancient elements in skilled, updated narratives. Her unique talent spans fine art and illustration, and we are proud to have her work in our collection.”
Inspired vision into creative action.
In a world where children are told not to draw on walls, I feel lucky to have a career where I get paid to draw and paint on walls.
detail from Farmhouse - Woodstock, NY
silver and acrylic on wall
“People like Kelli help to make the world a better place. We are lucky to have such an amazing Ambassador to the Arts. Kelli’s zest for the arts and her community is infectious.”
Art Diary documenting the making of the World Peace Mural. Central icon by Jesse Pouget Ditkoff. Photo by Connie Bickman
HALF A MILLION HITS ON FACEBOOK! This video documents the making of the World Peace Mural...grassroots community engaged art that resulted in a large scale mural dedicated to World Peace. Shout out to the A to Z Impact Fund, the Global Sisters Fund, Evelyne Pouget (who planted the seed), Jesse Ditkoff Pouget (who designed the logo), Connie Bickman (who did SO MUCH), Patreon and private supporters...without you this would not have happened. Here is a link to the George Takei re-edit of this video!
I am a New York–based multidisciplinary artist and have been painting for more than three decades. My vibrant paintings are statement pieces that explore the intersection of nature, mythology, and spiritual symbolism.
Shaped by a childhood on a Minnesota farm, 14 years in the West Village of NYC and years of travel throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and India, my work blends luminous botanical environments with archetypal imagery and contemporary color.
My paintings are collected globally and is hosted in collections ranging from Bali Bungalows to Los Angeles sunlit homes to Florida beach houses to upstate NY farm houses to luxury estates in the Hamptons. It has been seen in many publications ranging from book & magazine covers, editorial, tea packaging, and has been shown in many galleries. My work is witnessed by thousands on a daily basis through large scale public art installations across the US..
Studio visits and private zoom viewings by appointment.
About Kelli
Kelli Bickman is a multi-media artist currently residing Upstate, NY near Woodstock, the most famous small town in America. Her art has been seen in many publications, shown in many galleries and is held in private collections worldwide. photo by Chris Hallman
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Youth Program
The youth mural arts program is a grass roots community engaged art project founded and directed by Kelli Bickman. Project grants and partners include the A to Z Impact fund, the Global Sisters fund, Healthy Kids, ArtsWestchester, the Peekskill Rotary, Arts Alive, The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art and more. Mural Projects›
Fashion
II:II Style is Kelli Bickman's fine art printed on high tops, leggings, hoodies, tattoo sleeve shirts and kick ass boots.
After in house production for six years I’ve finally partnered with a reliable production house…and just launched a new Etsy shop! Go check it out and get yourself some gear. Because life is short and we all need to wear art.
Fine Art
Bickman has an extensive inventory of paintings available from her Upstate NY studio and the works of art can be shipped anywhere you like. You can also commission an original, read the post on ‘How to Hire Me’ at top for information. You can find current works in inventory available for purchase here:
tree iInstallation at the Woodstock Public Library, children's section. Project Director Richard issacs.
kbickman@gmail.com with inquiries.
