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"Thought Form, 2023" Abstract Acrylic Painting On Masonite By James Kennedy

Creator: James Kennedy
Offered by: Amy Zook

Description
"Thought Form" by artist James Kennedy, is masterful abstract acrylic painting on an incised masonite panel floating in a white shadowbox signed on the verso. James layers acrylic washes on masonite panels to which he adds emulsion, glazes and scraping to build up individual planes of color. The artist incorporates a sophisticated palette of primarily neutral shades of white, taupe, greige and beige. Touches of chocolate brown, deep tan and caramel energize the surface resulting in a rich and striking bejeweled composition of intersecting planes of color. In his own words, James describes his art as "thought forms" which are unpremeditated projects that map a stream-of-consciouness mode of thinking." These abstract paintings feature intricate, tightly knitted surfaces that rely on a buoyant tension of line, shape, texture and tonality. Reminiscent of shifting tectonic plates, Kennedy's overlapping forms and pathways channel energy into lyrical systems of tension and balance, form and space, tone and hue. The results are meticulously crafted architectural landscapes of tertiary colors exquisitely ordered and balanced while simultaneously possessing rhythmic and lyrical surfaces.

James Kennedy, was born in Northern Ireland and studied at the Royal Scottish Academy and Rhodec Academy of Design in London where he respectively received BA degrees in Arts and Interior and Architectural Design. He is the recipient of prestigious awards including the Golden Foundation for the Arts Residency, James Bridie Gold Medal awarded by RSA, Brooklyn Artist Gym for best in show Abstract Landscape and the Kiton Art Rising winner in 2010.

Selected exhibitions include Dolby Chadwick, San Francisco, Callan Contemporary, New Orleans, John Hartell Gallery, Cornell University, Mindy Solomon, Miami, MMFA, Palm Springs, Ann Loucks Gallery, Chicago, Brooklyn Artists Gym, NY, Surface Library Gallery, East Hampton, Galerie Werner, Pittsburgh, Amy Zook at The Gallery at 200 Lexington Avenue, NY, Arlev Art, Paris and the Royal Dublin Society,

The artist's work resides in the corporate and private collections of the British Museum, Corcoran Group, Saatchi +Saatchi, Kneedler-Fauchere, Barbra Barry, Citi Habitats, Sisti Collection, Vivaldi Partners, Dermacare, Mahinder Tak and Edward Albee, just to name a few.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	New
Materials:	Acrylic on Masonite board with emulsion, glazes and scraping.
Condition:	New. Framed in a painted white wood shadow box without glass
Creation Date:	2023
Styles / Movements:	Contemporary
Incollect Reference #:	636996

Dimensions

W.	44 in;	H.	44 in;	D.	1.75 in;
W.	111.76 cm;	H.	111.76 cm;	D.	4.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

Amy Zook offers a refined selection of Mid-Century Modern Italian, French, and American furniture, along with distinctive lighting, contemporary art, and select antiques. With over 30 years of experience, she carefully curates each piece for its craftsmanship, character, and aesthetic integrity, available by appointment or online. Phone: 917.991.9605 | Email: amy@amyzookmodern.com

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