Janel Schelzel

Janel Schelzel was born near Thief River Falls, Minnesota. She spent some of her childhood in Ecuador, but most of her life she has lived in South Minneapolis. She went to Roosevelt High School and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2005 with a degree in Art.

Janel's work starts with a concept and ends as a collection of ideas depicted in a series of drawings, paintings or prints. Her work relies heavily on symbolism to create its own visual language. The ideas expressed from year to year vary, but the aim is always to create a connection of share experience and understanding.