Kerri Mangold is a contemporary American artist whose expressive acrylic paintings explore the intersection of memory, emotion, and everyday life. Influenced by the bold color of Fauvism, the emotional immediacy of Expressionism, and the enduring tradition of painterly mark-making, she creates works that transform familiar subjects into evocative visual narratives.

Raised in Wisconsin, Kerri discovered her passion for art in grade school, where a love of drawing and painting first took root. That early curiosity evolved into a lifelong creative practice and ultimately led her to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she developed a strong foundation in both traditional techniques and contemporary artistic exploration.

Working primarily in acrylic—and occasionally incorporating mixed media—Kerri embraces vibrant color, expressive brushwork, and layered surfaces to communicate emotion rather than photographic realism. Her paintings often feature ordinary objects, portraits, and landscapes that are elevated through symbolism, intuitive composition, and painterly interpretation. Her work invites viewers to pause, reflect, and discover personal meaning within familiar subjects.

Kerri has participated in both solo and group exhibitions, where her work has been recognizable for its expressive use of color and contemporary approach to storytelling.

Today, she continues to create paintings that celebrate the expressive power of color, the beauty of everyday subjects, and the enduring belief that art can transform ordinary moments into meaningful experiences.

Kerri is also a published writer and an actress who is represented by a Chicago talent agency for acting.