Kandi Finney

Kandi Finney is a multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges painting, drawing, and digital media, with a focus on the quiet power of memory and reflection. Her art lingers in the still spaces of life - moments when silence holds as much weight as sound, when presence and absence become indistinguishable. This sensitivity to pause and reflection is central to her creative process and finds particular resonance in her exploration of music as both subject and metaphor.

In works such as The Room Remembers, Kandi reveals her deep interest in the relationships between people and the spaces they inhabit. The piano, for her, becomes more than an instrument; it is a symbol of memory, longing, and potential - an object that carries both sound and silence, performance and pause. Her ability to distill these themes into visual form demonstrates her ongoing exploration of how art, much like music, resonates beyond what is immediately seen or heard.

Kandi’s practice spans oils, pastels, watercolor, and digital painting, each medium chosen to serve the unique character of the subject at hand. She often works with a restrained palette and simplified forms, allowing line, shape, and tone to speak with clarity. This economy of means creates space for viewers to project their own experiences, engaging them in a dialogue that is at once intimate and universal.

Her work reflects an enduring curiosity about human connection - the bonds between individuals, their environments, and their inner lives. Whether depicting a desert horizon, a fleeting sunset, or a solitary figure at rest, Kandi invites viewers to pause, reflect, and recognize themselves within the scene.

Based in New Mexico, Kandi continues to expand her artistic voice by weaving together themes of stillness, memory, and resilience. Her paintings have been exhibited in group shows, where they are noted for their emotional depth, contemplative tone, and the timeless sense of quiet power.