The Norwegian, New York based painter Anki King exhibits "Remembrance" at Something Unexpected Art Gallery in Nyack, NY.
3/31/2008 :: In her new series of oil paintings King extracts imagery through remembered experiences from childhood as well as other memory based work from unconsciously registered situations. The childhood paintings are 30" x 24" and smaller and are often cropped in unexpected ways that emphasizes the narrow view of a child. The larger paintings contain mature life size figures in full view. The human form is here used as a way of expressing emotions and emotions are an essential force in King’s work.
The figures are not tied to a specific place or time and so become a vehicle for the viewer to create their own metaphor.
Anki King enjoys paint as a living, physical and sensual medium she attempts to guide her images into. She describes it as “a collaborative process with the paint”. The work emits enjoyment of discovery and surprise from the process itself. The colors are muted, but the strong and varied brush strokes make the visual experience forceful and lively.
King also just participated in the 22nd International Juried Show at New Jersey’s Visual Arts Center.
When: April 19 - May 21, with opening receptions Saturday April 19, 6-8 PM and Sunday April 20, 2-4 PM.
Where: 152 Main Street, Nyack, NY.
Info: Call 845-358-1196/845-709-1756, or email art@something-unexpected.com
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12pm - 6pm