About the Artist

As I walk around the world, I am compelled to pick up objects or photograph subjects that catch my attention especially eroded or decaying surfaces, and natural forms especially gardens. No matter what medium I am working in most of my imagery involves layering.   I often combine photography, collage, drawing and painting in my art practice.  Aspects of nature, cycles of life, vintage papers and photographs are starting points for my compositions even if they are abstract or three-dimensional.  I choose to add paint, encaustic wax or acrylic paint to pieces depending on the amount of layering, transparency or surface texture needed to achieve the emotional impact that I am looking for. 

Carolyn Berry has been passionate about teaching and making art for over 25 years. As a public-school teacher, she has been named Kansas Art Education Association Outstanding Art Educator of the Year and has taught workshops for the Kansas City Art Institute Continuing Education, the Nelson Atkins Museum, Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, New Mexico Art League and various art centers. She maintains a studio in Rio Rancho, NM. Her art can be seen at the Encaustic Art Institute in Cerrillos, NM Corrales Society of Artists and the New Mexico Art League, on Instagram at #carolynberryart and at www.carolynberryart.com.