J U N E G LAS S O N September 16 – October 28, 2017
K E N I S E BAR N E S F I N E AR T
STATEMENT I often use portraiture and found objects to create work that explores gender and ideas about the “American West.” Through drawing, painting, and installation, my work often deploys iconic “western” imagery — buffalo, weaponry, fringe, etc. — to investigate dominant narratives about the region, narratives that often ignore its complicated and violent history. Simultaneously, this work also reflects my personal relationship with the landscape, people, and culture of Wyoming - a place that is both exotic and home to me. In much of my figurative work I strived to create semi-realistic representations of the women in my life, that show both my personal relationship to my subjects as well as my concerns about the treatment of the female figure in Art and Popular Culture. In both my oil portraits and ink paintings I struggle to create women who play with and challenge our notions of how women should behave and be seen.
detail: Oh Susannah!
on the cover: Red Trap, 2017 ink, gouache, and pencil on paper 30 x 22 inches (unframed) 37.5 x 30 x 2.5 inches (framed) $2100. (unframed) $2300. (framed)
Oh Susannah!, 2017 ink, gouache, and pencil on paper 30 x 22 inches (unframed) 38.5 x 31 x 2.5 inches (framed) $2100. (unframed) $2300. (framed)
detail: Pink Trap
Pink Trap, 2017 ink, gouache, and pencil on paper 30 x 22 inches (unframed) 38.5 x 31 x 2.5 inches (framed) $2100. (unframed) $2300. (framed)
S.R. & Gun, 2017 ink, gouache, and pencil on paper 30 x 22 inches (unframed) 38.5 x 31 x 2.5 inches (framed) $2100. (unframed) $2300. (framed)
detail: S.R. & Gun
detail: Portrait of an Artist as a Mountain Man
Portrait of an Artist as a Mountain Man, 2017 ink, gouache, and pencil on paper 30 x 22 inches (unframed) 37.5 x 30 x 2.5 inches (framed) $2100. (unframed) $2300. (framed)
Guns Up, 2017 ink, gouache, and pencil on paper 30 x 22 inches (unframed) 38.5 x 31 x 2.5 inches (framed) $2100. (unframed) $2300. (framed)
detail: Guns Up
K E N I S E B A R N E S F I N E A R T Was founded in 1994 on the belief that art is essential We are a gallery and art consulting firm representing emerging and mid-career, investment-quality artists. Our program includes over fifty artists working in a variety of mediums. The gallery mounts more than a dozen exhibitions annually in our exhibition space in Larchmont, NY as well as curating exhibitions for outside venues. Kenise Barnes Fine Art is an experienced art consulting firm. We guide both residential and corporate collectors and work collaboratively with designers and architects to provide a n d s o u r c e a r t w o r k f o r p r o j e c t s o f a l l s i z e s . O u r c l i e n t l i s t i n c l u d e s N e w Yor k University/Langone Medical Center, Montefiore Medical Center, Bank of America Art Pr ogr am , Pf iz er Cor por at ion, Citibank Ar t Advisor y, Vicent e Wolf Associat es, and numerous museums and private collectors. Kenise Barnes, director Kenise@kbfa.Com Lani Holloway, galler y manager Lani@kbfa.Com B. Avery Syrig, sales and administrative assistance Avery@kbfa.Com www.KBFA.com
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Photo credit: Susan Fisher Photography