Ken Irwin

Artist Statement

I studied painting during the late sixties and mid seventies. During that time, there was a lot of tension between objective painting (realism) and non-objective (abstract painting). This tension continues to be revealed in my work. I use high-keyed, bright colors and design elements typical of more abstract work but remain with realistic subjects with mood and very human qualities . My selection of subject matter used can come from either of these elements.

Biography

I reside full-time in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
I attended the Boston Museum School in 1968 and graduated from Massachusetts College of Art in 1975 with a degree in painting.
After graduation, I taught fine arts (oil painting, watercolor, drawing and aesthetics) full-time in the state college system for 10 years.
I have been painting on and off for the past 40 years concentrating in oils.
I now paint daily in my studio in the Saint Petersburg arts district.
I'm married with two children and two grand children.

Exhibition History (CV)