BIO

Chelsea Hart is a contemporary painter and muralist based in Denver, CO. In her work, Hart explores vibrant, layered florals through bold colors and a child-like sense of playfulness. Hart received her BA in Visual Studies at Western Kentucky University in 2013. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Hart studied abroad at Florence University of the Arts, where she studied classical painting and ceramics techniques.

Hart has exhibited in numerous galleries, including Liza Pruitt Gallery, Well + Wonder Collective, Grand Bohemian in Charleston, SC, AuSable Artisan Village in Grayling, MI and R Gallery in Boulder, CO. Additionally, Hart’s work has been featured in publications such as Bloomberg Philanthropies, The Daily News, Yahoo! News, The Daily Independent, Colorado Homes, Lifestyle Magazine, Denver Life Magazine, The Denver Post, The Arvada Press, and 303 Magazine.

Hart’s paintings can be found in private collections throughout the United States, as well as in hotels, restaurants, and luxury apartment buildings. She has also designed and installed large-scale murals across the country, working with diverse communities. When she’s not in the studio, Hart is gathering inspiration for her work in the lush Colorado landscape.

STATEMENT

In my work, I explore vibrant, layered florals through bold colors and a child-like sense of playfulness. I create intuitively with acrylic paint, allowing my emotions and memories to guide each painting. 

I’m drawn to the friendly confidence flowers possess in how they spring from the earth just when we crave their presence most.  Their pops of color provide us with endless inspiration while adding a lighthearted energy to the landscape. In my creative practice, I view florals as the lively companions amongst their botanical friends. They inspire me to integrate deep internal reflection into my art practice with tenderness.

Through the use of vibrant colors and expressive brush strokes, my paintings provide the viewer with an opportunity for inward reflection and outward awe. Acrylics grant me the flexibility to paint quickly and intuitively, creating complex layers and unique moments on the canvas. I view my work as a way to process my personal experiences and reconnect with my authentic self.

I encourage the audience to appreciate the magical moments of everyday life and see through the lens of their own inner child.