About Kailey
Kailey Fry is a multidisciplinary artist, photographer, designer, and board-certified health & wellbeing coach with a deep love for light—both in her art and in life. Her work explores themes of beauty, permanence, and the human experience, blending technical precision with emotional depth.
Her journey into photography began with her dad, whose passion for capturing moments inspired her. He would meticulously organize his slides, study every version of Photoshop, and examine every camera he encountered. This fascination led Kailey to pick up a camera in high school, spending her free time exploring new places to "get the shot." It became her escape and a way to find beauty amid chaos.
Pursuing her passion further, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Professional Photography from Brooks Institute, focusing on Industrial Scientific Photography. She was captivated by the idea that a camera could reveal things invisible to the naked eye, adding a layer of magic to the art form.
Kailey’s artwork primarily explores themes of the female figure, introspection, connection with nature, healing, and grief. Additionally, she holds an MFA in Collaborative Design, with her work often touching on her experiences with type 1 diabetes.
Beyond photography, Kailey creates hand-drawn and engraved anodized aluminum plates. She has always been drawn to the meticulous, meditative process of drawing lines to depict shadow and light—a technique reminiscent of traditional engravings. It was only natural for her drawings to evolve into engraved works. She loves the permanence and tactile nature of the medium, how the plates take on a life of their own as they catch the light, creating an illusion of movement. With the idea of legacy in mind, she chooses subjects that feel timeless—an iconic ballet dancer, a study of the female form, or a fossil preserved for future generations to discover.
For Kailey, creating and sharing art is a vital, healing practice. Her love for animals, especially medical alert dogs, is also an integral part of her life and wellbeing. Through her work, she aims to express herself, spread positivity, and make sense of the world around her. She hopes you find as much joy in her creations as she does.
© Kailey Fry 2024