Kelli Bunny

artist statement
This collection was designed to push myself technically without the use of paint brushes. Originally inspired by Paul McCarthy’s 1973 “penis paintings”, I decided to create paintings with as much quality as possible only using my titties. This collections of work starts off simple using a “finger print” technique of my boobs as the quality increases gradually. The subject matter ranges from things related to femininity, to masculinity, and even from a comical stand point. I also experienced a range of emotions while creating this collection of paintings. In the beginning when I first started to paint I felt arousal as I would apply paint cold to the touch to my nipples and gently caress my body against the canvas. And although I felt conflicted because of all the places to feel aroused I didn’t want school to be one of them, I proceeded to paint. Soon the cool paints provided little relief as the canvas would chap and turn my nipples raw. At first this irritated me, but then I thought the amount of diverse emotions and feelings that also went into my paintings were interesting. If anything, it allowed me to become more attached to my collection of work.

bio
Born on June 15, 1985 in St. Louis, Missouri, it was quickly realized by her mother that Bunny was very creative and had a desire to constantly express her creativity. Bunny first took an interest in music and began playing the baritone saxophone in elementary school and continued playing for fourteen years. However, Bunny would soon discover her passion for art when she would be employed as the comic strip artist for her high school’s newspaper.
Bunny quickly changed her major from music education to art education, thus the start of her artistic career. She attended Lincoln University, the University of Central Missouri, and finally the University of Missouri St. Louis. Soon after starting at UMSL, Bunny decided to take a four year break from her education to enlist in the US Army where she served as a 92Mike, mortuary affairs specialist.
Although she took a four year break for her enlistment, Bunny soon returned to her hometown and became gainfully employed with several artistic jobs. Bunny worked as a caricature artist at Six Flags, Grant’s Farm, and the St. Louis Zoo. She also worked as a face painter at the St. Louis Science Center. She was even a nude model for figure drawing and figure painting classes at the University of Central Missouri.
Bunny has returned to UMSL where she is currently attending and is projected to finish her bachelors in art with an emphasis in painting in the fall of 2020. She will then enroll into the program “Teach in 12” where she plans on completing her master’s in education.