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Kelsey Montague (born 1985) is an American illustrator, interactive street artist, and founder of the #WhatLiftsYou global campaign. She is best known for her large scale, interactive street murals around the world, which provide opportunities for people to step into the work and become a living work of art.

Biography

Montague comes from a family of artists. Both her mom, Linda Montague, and her grandfather, John Rankin, were watercolor painters.[1] Her sister, Courtney Montague, is her business partner and documents behind the scenes work.[2] Originally from Colorado, Montague has lived in Florence (where she studied art), London , New York City,[1] and Los Angeles. Montague studied Art, Design, and Media (with combined studies) at Richmond University, The American International University in London.[3]

In addition to interactive murals, Montague has published two coloring books for adults,[4] and partnered with S'well and Starbucks to create a limited edition series of 4 bottles with her unique design.[5] She founded the #WhatLiftsYou Campaign to inspire people around the world to become "living works of art" while considering what most inspires them in their life.[6] Spanning from murals for Parkland shooting survivors[7] to working with Goldman Global Arts and the NFL to create a mural representing the 2 final teams in anticipation of the Super Bowl,[8] Montague's murals can be found worldwide and shared by numerous celebrities, as well as featured in the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM).[1]

Murals

A selected list of murals completed by Kelsey Montague as part of her #WhatLiftsYou movement:

  • A Growing Meadow (2018) created by request of a teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida to help reclaim their space, honor their loss, and nurture the healing process of the survivors.[7]
  • Super Bowl (2020) two pieces created by request of the NFL to engage fans. Montague was the only female muralist commissioned.[8]
  • Universal Studios CityWalk, LA (2017) featuring show stopping wings to greet guests as they enter CityWalk/Universal Studios.[9]
  • The Cleo, East Nashville (2018) the largest piece Montague has created in the USA, commissioned by developer Spy Glass.
  • Wroclaw, Poland (2017) featuring a massive mural commissioned to be fun, beautiful, and interactive by an art council in Poland.
  • (RED) Room (2017) featuring a rock and roll mural created by Montague for the (RED) Room designed by Johnathan Adler at Andaz West Hollywood. 30% of the sales from this room go to support the (RED) campaign.[10]
  • Wynwood Walls (2019) created for a Wynwood Walls 10 year anniversary event for the class of 2019.
  • Angels in America (2018) created for the Broadway revival of Angels in America.
  • United Airlines (2015, 2020) featuring a mural and video created for UA's charitable partner "Peruvian Hearts", as well as "valentines" for their social media audience.[11]
  • Nordstrom and Pop Sugar, Palm Springs (2017) a series of balloons created on a movable wall for influencers to interact with at a Coachella Music Festival inspired event.
  • ME, Taylor Swift (2019) created for the launch of Taylor Swift's single "Me!"[12]

Publications

  • Montague, Kelsey (2016). What Lifts You. Harlequin Adult Colouring Books. ISBN 978-0373099993
  • Montague, Kelsey (2016). What Lifts Your Heart. Harlequin Adult Colouring Books. ISBN 978-0373135448

References

  1. ^ a b c "Perhaps a Pose with a Panda? | Smithsonian American Art Museum". americanart.si.edu. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  2. ^ "Artist Kelsey Montague dishes on her interactive street art". TODAY.com. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  3. ^ "#WhatLiftsYou, a global street art phenom, lands in Dubai". fridaymagazine.ae. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  4. ^ "See the cover and a sample page from new coloring book 'What Lifts You?' — exclusive". EW.com. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  5. ^ Harrison, Olivia. "Starbucks Just Released A Collection Of Limited Edition S'well Bottles". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  6. ^ Jackson, Margaret (February 7, 2017). "#WhatUnitesUs Mural Encourages Unity". Colorado Home & Style. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  7. ^ a b America, Good Morning, Street artist paints murals to honor the Parkland school shooting victims, retrieved March 18, 2020
  8. ^ a b Treaster, Joseph B. (January 29, 2020). "The Super Bowl Is the Biggest Art Show in Miami Right Now". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  9. ^ "Kelsey Montague Wing Mural Unveiled at Universal CityWalk". MUSE. May 25, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  10. ^ "A First Look at Andaz West Hollywood's New Jonathan Adler–Designed (RED) Suite (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  11. ^ Raven, Robin. "Discover The Peruvian Hearts Mural In Cusco, Peru That's Inspiring Visitors From Around The World". Forbes. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  12. ^ "The Artist Behind Taylor Swift's Butterfly Wings Has Murals Across the U.S.: Where to Find Them". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved March 18, 2020.



Category:1985 births Category:American illustrators Category:American muralists Category:American women illustrators Category:Living people

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