My paintings, murals and sculptures are inspired by daily walks through California neighborhoods. The vivid colors of flowers in front gardens, a glimpse of a swimming pool through a side gate, the massive boulders of Joshua Tree and the curves of a cul de sac are abstractly captured in the Road Maps and Color Maps series. I’m deeply influenced by the contemporary and classic architecture and design I see on my walks and how the natural and built environments intersect in ways that can be in harmony or in conflict.

There are specific shapes and symbols that populate my paintings and sculptures. Circles, arrows, even hands and feet show up at times in unexpected places and in sometimes strange colors. They all add to my sense of the passing of time and evolution of the places I inhabit.

In 2021 I co-founded Desert Open Studios which launched with over 60 artists across the Coachella Valley opening their studios to the public. In March of 2022 Desert Open Studios had 120 artists showing their creative process to visitors along with a group show at the Coachella Valley Arts Center in Indio.

My artwork has been featured in numerous group and solo shows in San Diego, Los Angeles, Joshua Tree and Palm Springs. In addition I’ve curated group exhibitions for Intersect Art Fair and independent galleries in California.

Born in San Francisco but now living in Los Angeles and Palm Springs, I’ve studied at UCLA, Anderson Ranch, Otis School of Art, Idyllwild Art Center and with local artists such as Laddie John Dill, Ann Bridges and Marie Theibault. You can see more of my work at LyndaKeeler.com or @lyndalax

Lynda Keeler

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Lkeeler@yahoo.com

323-459-4086

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Based in Los Angeles and Palm Springs