KELA

artistry & leadership

Kela is a visionary artist dedicated to guiding individuals toward discovering purpose within THEIR DIVINE PLAN plan. Her creative talents span AMONGST film photography, WOODWORKING, prose, poetry, and painting which she skillfully combines to foster healing and personal growth.

By harmonizing these diverse artistic elements, Kela bridges creativity with healing, recognizing their essential roles in personal development.

Early on, Kela embarked on a journey towards emotional freedom, freedom of expression, and embracing her free-spirited nature. Authenticity and living according to her own purpose have become her core values.

Embracing authenticity and inner freedom has become central to Kela's journey. She transitioned from conforming to others' expectations to living in alignment with her divine purpose, leading to profound personal fulfillment.

With a background in psychology from temple university and as a trained Dream Builder Coach, Kela's mindfulness journey extends beyond formal education. Her path involves embracing vulnerability, seeking clarity, and using life's experiences to shape her true desires.

Mindfulness and lovingkindness are fundamental in Kela's life, guiding her to extract the fullest potential from every experience. She is driven to empower individuals seeking to turn challenges into victories.

Kela's spiritual growth is deeply rooted in her connection with God, emphasizing the significance of being present and open to life's fundamental lessons. She believes in the power of the mind as a divine conduit, shaping each moment of our lives.

TO BE PROUD OF

kELA HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE NEW MEANS OF WORK THROUGH THE EMERGING ARTIST GRANT OFFERED TO HER IN 2021 by the South Carolina arts commission TO CREATE HER SHORT FILM ‘TO BE FREE’ THAT YOU CAN WATCH HERE.

kELA WAS SELECTED BY ARTFIELDS TO SHOWCASE THE SHORT FILM ‘TO BE FREE’ IN 2022 FOR THEIR 10TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL, AND HER COLLECTION OF FRAMED PHOTOS CALLED ‘SEED OF LIGHT’ IN 2023 FOR THEIR 11TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL.

KELA WAS SOUGHT OUT BY MUSC HEALTH AS A FILM PHOTOGRAPHER TO SHARE SELECTED PHOTOGRAPHS IN AN INSTALLATION CALLED HEIRLOOMS: THE BLACK SOUTH COLLECTION IN THE MAIN HOSPITAL. HER WORK IS ALSO DISPLAYED IN THE MUSC WELLNESS CENTER DOWNTOWN as a permanent collection of work.

KELA’S MISSION IS TO SHARE HER creations IN PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY SPACES ACROSS THE WORLD IN NEW AND MEANINGFUL WAYS, CONNECTING WITH LOCAL AND GREATER ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE INFLUENCE THAT HER art EVOKEs IN OTHERS. SHE HAS BEEN FEATURED IN SEVERAL GALLERY EXHIBITIONS SHOWCASING HER WORK AS A STAND ALONE ARTIST.

YOU MAY FIND THE ARTICLE FOR THE DEEP DIVE INTERVIEW WITH KELA AND CANVASREBEL HERE.

kELA SELF PUBLISHED HER FIRST FILM PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK ENTITLED ‘THE RESET': FILM PHOTOGRAPHY ON EXPANSION IN GREYSCALE’ THAT YOU CAN FIND AND PURCHASE HERE.