Biography
Kayla Blundell is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in 3D fabrication and sculpture. Her work explores ecology and the interconnectedness of natural systems. She merges industrial materials with organic forms to examine the relationship between landscapes, cultural heritage, and community. She has a BFA in Studio Art from New Mexico State University and holds a BAAS in Applied Business Technology from the University of Texas.
Growing up in rural Texas and living her adulthood in New Mexico, Kayla finds inspiration from the American Southwest’s landscapes. Her practice extends beyond desert environments, engaging ecosystems worldwide through fieldwork, research, and site-responsive studies. She integrates sketching, photography, and material experimentation to create immersive artworks that foster environmental stewardship and public engagement.
Her work has been included in the permanent collection of the Bernalillo County 1% for Public Art Program, City of Las Cruces Public Art Collection, Bureau of Land Management’s Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument, and NMSU Sunspot Solar Observatory Visitor Center. She has collaborated with scientists from NMSU’s Astronomy Department on interdisciplinary projects exploring magnetism, solar physics, and environmental education.
Blundell advocates for the role of art as a catalyst for dialogue, conservation, and community connection. Through sculpture and public art, she aims to create accessible, lasting works that inspire care for the shared world we inhabit.
Artist Statement
I create sculptural work that explores the interconnectedness of natural systems, landscapes, and cultural heritage. Rooted in site visits, research, sketching, and photography, my process is immersive and place-based, transforming lived experiences into tangible forms that encourage reflection and environmental stewardship.
Shaped by my upbringing in rural Texas and my adult life in New Mexico, my work draws from the Southwest’s ecology while expanding beyond desert environments to engage global ecosystems. This broader perspective allows me to highlight both the resilience and vulnerability of nature and to foster connections between communities and the environments they depend on.
My art functions as both reflection and invitation—reflecting ecological complexity while inviting viewers into deeper engagement with the natural world. By blending visual appeal with conceptual depth, I aim to inspire a sense of responsibility, care, and dialogue around the shared spaces we inhabit.
Ultimately, my practice bridges art, science, and community—creating accessible works that serve as catalysts for education, conservation, connection, and public engagement.