“Through the amalgamation of the human form with the non-human, I use surreal imagery to explore the dynamics of control. By recontextualizing familiar subjects, I create new connections within my artwork, inviting viewers to reassess preconceived notions and expectations. Drawing on artistic techniques and imagery historically employed to marginalize and undermine; I repurpose them to empower. My aim is to foster discussions on power, control, and autonomy to give agency to the LGBT community and the feminist movement.”

Keely Wu is a painter and printmaker based in Upstate New York that focuses on oil painting and monoprinting techniques. They are currently an MFA candidate at the Rochester Institute of Technology.