bio

Kelly Carámbula is a Minnesota-based artist and sculptor. Her work explores elements of control and imperfection, often incorporating surprises that encourage the viewer to look closer, longer, or from a different perspective.

Her latest endeavor, The Polka Dot House, is home to her studio and gallery (Kelly Carámbula Studio and Gallery) as well as a place to find community through creativity.

Prior to focusing on her art practice, Kelly designed and published Remedy Quarterly (2009-2018), an internationally distributed journal that collected and shared food-related memories and the recipes that inspired them.

She lived in San Francisco for 11 years, immersing herself in both the art world and parenthood. Prior to that, she spent 9 years living and working in New York City where she worked in branding and packaging for brands like Real Simple, Kate's Paperie, The American Museum of Natural History, Pfizer, and Bath & Body Works. During this time she also started the award-winning food blog, The Best Remedy (formerly eat make read), dabbled in underground cocktail-making and catering, and honed her food photography skills. Her work has been featured in BUST magazine, food52.com, seriouseats.com, and Better Homes and Gardens. She earned her BFA in Graphic Design from Western Michigan University.

Kelly lives with her husband, two daughters, and dog in Excelsior, Minnesota. When she's not making art, she's likely steeped in parenthood, admiring the seasons and wildlife in Minnesota, or dreaming of adventure.