Kelly Byler

textile-forward multimedia artist

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Cross-Stitch

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About Me

I am an interdisciplinary artist living and working in the Lowcountry of Savannah, GA. I graduated in 2026 with my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from Georgia Southern University. My degree allowed me to explore various media, including screenprinting, weaving, digital design, painting, and more. I left college with specialized skills that I use in both drafting and creating my work.My subject matter varies in its inspiration. Part of my work is inspired by nature, notably insects. The other half of my work is driven by the desire to understand myself as I experience an ever-changing world.While I consider myself a multimedia artist, I most often work with textiles. I find comfort in the repetition of stitching and sewing; I can spend multiple hours with my needle and thread, stitching the day away. Textiles, specifically cross-stitching, let me connect with myself when I feel lost in the ever-changing nature of our livelihood. Textile media has been woven into the fabric of my character because I grew up watching my mother sew, crochet, and cross-stitch. I was fascinated by her process, but it wasn’t until I began my art journey in college that I became interested in learning the ins and outs of textile media. Presently, I enjoy cross-stitching self-portraits as a way to explore my shifting identity and self-perception.