Expressionism is a style in which an artist seeks to express an emotional experience rather than impressions of the external world. After years of working as a representational artist, Carolyn Miller discovered the freedom and creativity inherent in expressionist art and now works exclusively in this style. Using oil paint and cold wax she explores and excavates the medium with a variety of tools, revealing textured layers and rich compositions open to interpretation by the viewer. NKollectiv at 960 Santa Fe Drive is proud to feature Miller’s works in an exhibition entitled "The Joy of Expressionism” from October 20 through November 12, 2023. The public is invited to view the show during regular gallery hours Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays Noon–5 pm; Fridays Noon–8 pm; Sundays 11 am–4 pm and during the following special events:

Artist’s Reception: Friday, October 20, 6-9 pm
Sundays on Santa Fe Art Walk: October 29, 11 am-3 pm
First Friday Art Walk: November 3, 5-9

Miller is inspired by shapes, colors, values, texture, edges, and lines when starting to work on a piece. While she does plan the work, each painting often reveals itself along the way as she instinctually guides the medium across the canvas to uncover its potential. She leaves the works untitled as she prefers they speak for themselves, stating, “I want the viewer to be drawn into the painting and make their own associations with it and their own meaning from it. Perhaps you see a darkening sky with heavy rain approaching, or a desert landscape or something else. I hope you feel as imaginative and inspired as I do when you interact with my work. “

Miller received her MFA at the University of Northern Colorado. She later studied at the Art Students League of Denver as a student of Quang Ho, Mark Daily and Kim English, also studying with Stephen Quiller, Richard Schmid, Fran Larsen and Carl Dalio. Her works have been shown throughout the region and featured in publications such as Southwest Art Magazine.