Biography

On what was most likely a hot day in August, 1981, Keeley Carrigan was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He spent his early years at a private montessori school where art was encouraged, and being a good artist was part of what made you "cool". Even after leaving that school for public school Keeley spent all his time, even in class, drawing. His future career in art was almost interupted in high school when he decided that the best way to make a living was to become an engineer. Luckily, his mom stepped in and encouraged him to pursue a career in something he loved.

After high school, Keeley completed the graphic design program at Central Piedmont Community College and began trying to figure out where his place was in the art world. A couple years later, some small gallery shows, a few comic conventions, and a semester at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has brought him to where he is today. Closer than he was before, but still so far to go.

Artist Statement

When I was growing up I distinctly remember the enjoyment I felt from just being a kid, never worrying about growing up and definitely never looking forward to it. I spent most of my childhood building with Legos, making super hero costumes, and of course drawing ridiculous little characters. I believe my experiences as a child affect my art heavily and the themes that all little boys are drawn to still fascinate me.

I believe there is a part of me that never wanted to grow up and never will. I also believe that this part of me is communicated through my art and reminds people of that playful little child they have stuck inside. My art is all about having fun, and I hope that people who see my work can experience even just a little of the fun I had making it.