Megan Coonelly Artist Biography

Megan Coonelly is interested in all sorts of habits, and these play out in her work. They show up as painted imagery. These images overlap and intertwine, in obvious and less obvious ways, utilizing the techniques of thick paint or thin paint. In her work, she looks to a variety of habits, routines, and rituals as to inform the performance of painting. Her painting reflects upon habits she has whether they be religious, athletic, or edible. The habit becomes a singular thought to hold onto during the making of a painting. Megan received her MFA from Illinois State University and a BA from Arcadia University. She lives and works in Warminster, PA.