Keith Linton
United States
http://www.keithlinton.com
category: Painting
technique: Acryl
Style: Abstract
Bio / Resumee / Statement:
My work begins with contemporary, industrial products such as foams, plastics, and other synthetics. In their raw, original state, these appear cold and manufactured. My attempt is to enliven and give character to these materials through multiple processes giving them a sense of history.
Collections of objects are assembled then taken to a detrimental state when a piece remains unresolved. This disregard is executed with intent of reproducing and showing evidence of uncontrollable and unforgiving energy, taking influence from forces of nature, the structure of the universe, as well as the artist's thought and creative process. Revivication takes place with application of layers of paint, fragments left over from previous pieces, or fresh synthetics. Additions are made on an immediate basis and are intended to visually or structurally improve weak areas. This process of addition and subtraction provides several templates which are revisited.
Activities:
EDUCATION
2003-MFA-Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
1998-BA University of Louisville, Kentucky
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2007-University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, Kentucky
2006-University of Cincinnati, DAAP Galleries, Ohio
2005-Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY
2004-University of Louisville, Kentucky
2003-Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2010
-Louisville Visual Art Association, KY, “Water Tower Regional)
2009
-Redtree Gallery, Cincinnati, OH “A Small Glimpse”
-Sixth Street Gallery, Vancouver, WA
-Lexington Art League, Lexington, KY, “Open Call”
-Lexington Art League, Lexington, KY, “Paintpresent”
-“Postcards From the Edge” benefit exhibition, Metro Pictures, NY, NY
2008
-“18th H’Artful of Fun," Gloria Singletary Gallery, Lexington, KY
-Arkell Museum, Canajoharie, NY, “National Small Works Exhibit”
2007
-Gloria Singletary Gallery, Lexington, Kentucky
-Longview Museum of Art, �44th Invitational Winner�s Exhibition�
-Tri County Arts Council, Cobleskill, New York
-Swanson Reed Contemporary, Louisville, Kentucky
2006
-Swanson Reed Contemporary, Louisville, Kentucky
-Longview Museum of Art, Longview, Texas, �44th Artist Invitational�
-University Center Galleries, Texas A&M University, �New American Talent"
-Redux Contemporary Art Center, Charleston,SC
2005
-Artists Space, NY, NY, �Night of 1000 Drawings�
-Gallery Z, Providence, Rhode Island
2004-2006
-Texas Art on Tour, New American Talent 19, Arthouse, Austin, Tx,
selected by Jerry Saltz
2004
-Arcaute Arte Contemporaneo, Monterrey, Mexico
-Enjoy the Arts, Cincinnati, Ohio
2003
-Water Tower Art Museum, Louisville, Kentucky
AWARDS
2006
-3rd place, 44th Artist Invitational, Longview Museum,
selected by Anne Allen, Director Arlington Museum of Art, TX
-Kentucky Arts Council, Individual Artist Grant
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