Calfee is a St. Louis based artist with a goal to perpetuate one of life’s greatest illusions: control. In a collection of crisp and bold expressions, her work captures narratives of nature built on a foundation of balance. Radial designs, crystallographic pattern, and a simplified color palette of Prussian blues set the stage for a stable journey inward. She curiously explores how to invite her audience to see the power of modest design within cyanotype prints and paintings. When the state of the world seems hellbent on keeping us overstimulated and disoriented, what encourages us to be recentered? As a generous communicator and educator, these are the values that Calfee hopes to establish in others while they digest her quiet creations.

Another value Calfee prioritizes is accessibility. Exploring familiar forms such as quilting, illustration, and collage aims to build an expedited connection with her viewer. Small “imperfections” celebrate curiosity over precision while demonstrating perfection is neither a place nor human. Each piece is a unique story that invites viewers to experience purpose in an ever-changing world.