Patrick Kennedy Primary Medium: Mixed media Other media: Paint, Collage Keywords: Abstract, Symbolic | Add to favorites |
Artist Statement
Alchemy and visual stimulation have always been a focus of my work. Transformation is a fascination... mixing materials, elements and concepts resulting in something different... sometimes something new... sometimes a variation on proven techniques creating new and varied solutions.
With a background in design the result in my work is frequently graphic and sometimes dramatic - hopefully something that speaks for itself to each viewer.
My work has been varied... enjoying the alchemy of experimentation for expression. Paper making, various forms of print making and painting in a variety of mediums, now including the use of wax in encaustic painting, have all allowed for varied forms of transformation through manipulation of materials and mediums to fuel my curiosity in creating visual interest.
Encaustic
The encaustic paint is a beeswax based medium that is kept molten throughout the painting process.
Lunar Reading II - 2008 - Encaustic on wood - 15 x 15"
Friends I - 2009 - Encaustic on wood - 12 x 16 inches
Lunar Harmony - 2008 - Encaustic on wood - 16 x 20.25"
Letters Home - 2006 - Encaustic on wood - 4 pieces - total 24 x 24 inches
Untitled - 2008 - Acrylic and sand on canvas - triptych - 18 x 54"
Egypt Landing - 2008 - Encaustic on wood - 20.25 x 16"
Circle.Triangle.Square - 2006 - Encaustic and sand on wood - 12x36"
Echo I & Echo II - 2005 - encaustic on canvas on wood - two pieces - each 18 x 79"
Kaputto - 2008 - Encaustic, metal leaf on wood - 12 x 12"
Oui et Non - 2006 - Encaustic on wood - 2 pieces - each 20 x 24"
Piazza - 2005 - Encaustic on wood - 12 x 12"
Artist Bio
EDUCATION
2005 Encaustic Painting - Laura Moriarty
Center for Contemporary Printmaking
Norwalk, CT
2001 Painting - Ronnie Langfield
Art Students League
New York, NY
1998 Printmaking - Carmela Venti
Center for Contemporary Printmaking
Norwalk, CT
1996 Collage - Kathy Caraccio
Center for Contemporary Printmaking
Norwalk, CT
1993 & 1994 Drawing - Michael Britton
Basic Inquiry Studio
Vancouver, B.C.
1973 - 1974 Design Diploma (Honors)
Inchbald School of Design, London, England
1966 - 1968 Vancouver Art School - Fine Arts,
Vancouver, B.C.
EXHIBITIONS
2009 CWOS Group Show.
ArtSpace, New Haven, CT
2007 Encaustic Paintings
Vertrue Inc., Norwalk, CT
2007 Encaustic Directions,
PMW Gallery, Stamford, CT
2001 Center for Contemporary Printmaking
Members show
Norwalk, CT
1999 P.S. 122
Group Exhibition
New York, NY
1999 The IDA Project
Group Exhibition
Triangle Gallery, Vancouver B.C.
1998 (Award Winner)
Hunter Museum of American Art
Chattanooga, TN
Juried show, Juror-Donald Kuspit
1998 P.S. 122
Group Exhibition
New York, NY
1993 & 1994 The Mask Show
Group Exhibition
Grunt Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
1991 - 1996 Downstairs Gallery
W. Vancouver, BC
TEACHING
1998 - Present Design, Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
1997 - 2002 Design, Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT
1992 - 1994 Paper making and print making
Kennedy Design Studios, Vancouver, B.C.
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