Ben Evely is a visual artist from Banff, Alberta, on Treaty 7 Territory. He primarily works with paint, collage and drawing, specializing in collaborative projects for public and private spaces. Ben studied Visuals Arts at Emily Carr University, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Minor in Social Practice and Community Engagement in 2019.

Ben often begins with collage, and digital compositions prior to physical work. Observing the transformations and distortions while merging analog and digital mediums. A common thread is the interplay of organic and synthetic, and human experiences within nature. His compositions unfold spontaneously in a non linear process, working with open expectations to allow changing environments to determine outcomes.

Growing up in the Rocky Mountains formed his fixation with outdoor recreation. Compounding sports injuries eventually narrowed his focus to creative pursuits, with many early abstract works coming alongside rehabilitation. Art has been an integral tool while navigating traumatic brain injuries and chronic pain, spurring his interest in its therapeutic potential.

Some recent work explores the commodification of the natural world through the lens of outdoor recreation and tourism culture. An ongoing series called The General Store is a collaborative project with Nahanni McKay, featuring satirical and critical works reminiscent of gift shop aesthetics. The work was featured during a summer 2025 residency with the Klondike Institute for Art and Culture in Dawson City, Yukon, along with exhibits at the Kelowna Art Gallery, the Golden Art Gallery and artsPlace in Canmore.