About the Artist

Artist Keely Berry-LeBlanc uses a variety of materials in her work. Natural materials such as raffia, jute, hemp and linen thread are twined, coiled or knotted into sculptural forms with a playful, primitive feel. A passion for rusted metal led to the incorporation of found objects into Keely’s work. Other pieces explore decorative motifs found in different cultures: henna patterns from India, African tribal patterns, as well as designs and patterns of her own creation.

Keely is a graduate of The Maryland Institute College of Art with a degree in graphic design. Her interest in sculptural basketry and gourds emerged in the early 1990s and has evolved her primary area of artistic expression and creative exploration. Keely’s work can be found in galleries and private collections throughout the country and abroad.

Keely resides in Southern California with her husband and son. When not in her studio, she can be found exploring nature for items to incorporate into her work, in the garden,
or traveling.