about
Kelly Feng//冯重瑞 (she/her/hers) is a composer and interdisciplinary artist whose works are a blend of electronic music, electroacoustic music, traditional concert music, and intermedia installations. She makes her own instruments and much of her works root in decolonial, feminist, and anti-authoritarian perspectives. Her artistic practice prioritizes community, human connection, DIY culture, and non-conformity towards systems of power. Outside of creating and composing, Kelly is also an enthusiastic performer and she enjoys collaborating with fellow musicians and artists on noise and art shows.
Recipient of the 2024 Erickson Prize and the 2023 Dr. Milton H. Saier, Sr. Memorial Award, Kelly holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, where she graduated summa cum laude. She is currently working on her Master’s degree in Theory and Composition from the University of New Mexico. Her teachers include Peter Gilbert, Stewart Copeland, Karola Obermueller, Rand Steiger, Chinary Ung, Lei Liang, and Marcos Balter.
Kelly was born in Shenzhen, China, and was raised between Shenzhen and San Jose, California. Currently based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, she loves spending her weekends with dogs and cats at her local animal shelter. In an alternative universe, she would probably pursue a pet grooming / pet training career.