My work explores memory, the accumulation of objects, and personal identity. I focus on themes that are personal to me, such as compulsive hoarding disorder and ADHD. I also reflect on how being a miniaturist has shaped my artistic practice over the past decade. My miniature scenes don’t include figures. Instead, the objects suggest a human presence. I’m interested in how scale can create a space that feels both intimate and liminal. In my paintings, I combine dollhouse elements with self-portraiture to create interesting, layered surfaces. 

Amanda Kelly is an artist, miniaturist, and educator. She holds an MFA from Radford University and has degrees in Art History and Illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She currently teaches at Columbia Southern University. Kelly’s award-winning artwork has been exhibited in various art galleries and museums, including the Var Gallery in Milwaukee, WI, and the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art in Virginia Beach, VA. She has also been featured in Esquire, NPR, and The Book of Mini by Kate Ünver. Her commercial work includes creating miniature sets and content for clients like Coca-Cola, Netflix, and XBOX. Originally from New York, Amanda lives in Virginia with her wife and three cats.