Ethereal Kiss 12″x12″; photo and magazine scans; 2024
Whitney Keller New York City, New York, USA
STATEMENT
I blend digital and analog collage to create surreal, layered narratives that reimagine vintage imagery in playful yet thought-provoking ways. Drawing from my deep love for magazines—an obsession that began in my pre-teen years—I source visuals from old magazines, postcards, and advertisements, constructing dreamlike scenes that center femininity, relationships, and adventure. My work reflects a nostalgia for eras I never lived through, breathing new life into forgotten fragments of print culture.
Through texture, color, and composition, I reinterpret the past to create something entirely new, inviting viewers to reconsider the familiar and question reality. While I’ve primarily worked in print, I’m eager to expand into larger-scale projects, gallery exhibitions, and editorial features, continuing to transform the old into something fresh, resonant, and alive.
BIO
Whitney Keller is a New York-based artist specializing in digital and analog collage. Drawing from her love for vintage magazines, advertisements, and old films, she constructs surreal, layered narratives that explore themes of femininity, relationships, and adventure. Her work breathes new life into forgotten print materials, transforming nostalgia into contemporary storytelling.
She has sold commissioned collage prints, including artwork for an upcoming album, in addition to creating digital collages for brands in the skincare space. She continues to push the boundaries of reinterpreting the past through her evolving artistic practice. She is hoping to expand her work into larger-scale projects, gallery exhibitions, and editorial features.
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