05/29/2026
Studio views | Kelli Nyman
Kelli Nyman’s folded paper works are a masterclass in restraint, rhythm and quiet beauty. Using one of the most ordinary materials imaginable, she transforms paper into luminous sculptural compositions that feel both architectural and reflections of nature. Every pleat, fold and gesture carries intention, creating pieces that radiate calm while still holding movement and energy within them. Her muted monochromatic palettes lend the work a timeless sophistication that effortlessly elevates contemporary interiors.
Kelli Nyman is an abstract paper artist living in Cambridge, MA with a studio in Somerville, MA. While Nyman considers herself self-taught, her degree in Design & Merchandising from Drexel University and her 12-year career in marketing gave her a grounding in art, design, and business.
Since making her first sculptural paintings in 2016, Nyman’s work has been commissioned by private and corporate clients across the US and Canada, including the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC and McKinsey & Company in Boston, MA. Her work is also held in the permanent collection of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Nyman has exhibited her work throughout New England including a solo exhibition at the Southern Vermont Arts Center. Learn more and collect her work at the Juniper Rag ART SHOP [link in bio]