"Sad Iron"

Sad Iron - 12 x 12 in, oil on canvas mounted on panel, 2012

Commissioned Portrait

16 x 20 in, oil on canvas, 2012

 

"Divided Back"

Divided Back - 11 x 8.5 in, oil on canvas mounted on panel, 2012

New work at Buy What You Love 2012 fundraiser

On Monday, April 23, I will have a new painting and a print at the Rema Hort Mann Foundation, "Buy What you Love" 2012 Fundraiser. The event will be held at The Hole Gallery at 312 Bowery St. from 6:30-9:30pm.  Hope to see you there!

"Trophies"

Trophies - 40 x 40 in, oil on canvas, 2011

"Blush"

Blush - 16 x 22 in, oil on canvas mounted on wood, 2012

Prints and Paintings at Milavec Hakimi Gallery

Please join me at Milavec Hakimi Gallery on December 15 for "A Holiday Shindig", a holiday celebration party of a show which will include new pieces such as prints and drawings. The show will be on display starting December 15 through January 4th. Hope to see you there!

Milavec Hakimi Gallery
"A Holiday Shindig"
December 15, 2011  6 - 9 pm
51 Cooper Sq. New York NY 10003

Visit milavechakimiart.com for more information.

"Serenity Now" Group Show Opens 11/1

Please join me on Tuesday, November 1 for the opening of “Serenity Now”, a group show featuring my most recent paintings. In these pieces, I explore the contrast between deep reverence and flippant disposal of the same object by meticulously painting mundane objects and everyday detritus. The objects I choose to paint are fragments of my direct surroundings and the connotation is inspired by autobiographical nuances. I look forward to sharing this occasion with everyone and hope to see you there!

“Serenity Now”

On view November 1st - December 9^th

Opening Reception: Tuesday, November 1, 6-9pm

Milavec Hakimi Gallery

41 Cooper Square New York, NY 10003

Gallery Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 7pm-10pm
For more details, visit this page or www.milavechakimiart.com.

Painting on leather (Trey Anastasio of Phish)

This is an image of Trey Anastasio I painted on a leather jacket as a collaboration with Evan Gruzis, and is currently part of his show at The Hole, titled Exotic Beta.  It is acrylic on leather and available for purchase in their merchandise shop. Check out the show and hope you enjoy!

Image by Kathy Grayson

Upcoming NYC Show

My work will be shown in a group show at the Milavec Hakimi Gallery in the East Village (NY). Will update details soon!

http://www.milavechakimiart.com/

"Flat"

Flat - 16 x 22 in, oil on canvas, 2011

"Please Take"

Please Take - 20 x 26 inches, oil on canvas, 2011

"Ghost Light" Senior Show

April 5, 2011

"Stuck"

Stuck - 36 x 48 inches, oil on canvas, 2011

"Pound of Flesh"

Pound of Flesh - 66 x 48 inches, oil on canvas, 2011

"A Chase"

A Chase - 20 x 20 inches, oil painting on canvas, 2010

"Balancing Act"

"Balancing Act" - 20in x 32in Oil Painting

I am interested in exploring and showcasing the overlooked by embracing and heightening each object's beautiful characteristics through a slow and patient process of painting. I believe that in such fast paced times, where the shock values reign supreme, the fascinating subtlety of the world around us is truly powerful, even though it tends to exist on the peripheries of our senses.

The conflict in this painting arises from the instability of the warped wood work, and the imminent danger created by the white window closing. While the still life is teetering on the edge of naturally warped wood, the centered metal handle of the window signalizes and foreshadows a slightly sadistic human intervention, definite in its purpose. This danger is further emphasized by the three rings which mark the absence of three other objects that were originally in the center of the window sill.

"Wall Paper"

"Wall Paper" - 30 in x 30 in, Oil Painting

"Wild Flowers"

"Wild Flowers" - 19" x 22" Oil Painting

"Kneeling"

Oil Painting - (8 ft. x 5 ft )