About Ken
Photo Sculptures
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Jefferson's TreeBringing together two iconic images of our Nation's Capital: the Jefferson Memorial and cherry blossoms. Growing through time brings new cherry blossoms each year, but while we move through time it is important to remind ourselves of the lessons of the past.
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Begin and EndNature is our beginning, our end, our entire life-whether we tend to it or not. "Begin and End" reminds us that great and powerful things, too, start small.
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Rebuilding DemocracyIn light of such turbulent times, it is important to remember why America was founded. In order to maintain our freedoms, we must take another look at what a democracy is--and rebuild ourselves stronger with each passing year. Stronger, better, without losing freedoms.
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GantryStumbling on a scale-model of the Saturn V rocket that I built as a teenager, I photographed it and decided to use it in my work. This iconic rocket form took us to the moon in a spectacular show of technological and human achievement, only to leave us wanting more. The gantry is laying down because we have left the task unfinished. Image printed on industrial felt overlaying a steel wire form on painted aluminum. 25" x 25" x 3"
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Reflected GloryThe piece's purpose is outlined in the title: Reflected Glory. Made to remember a man who helped build our nation into freedom. Layered imagery, acrylic, and metal additions on aluminum panel.
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Digital VirtualA home, (our home?) hangs in the balance above linear demarcations line window blinds. Outside an ominous figure of digital origins and unreadable text peers in. Imagery and acrylic on aluminum with wire and cloth. 48" x 36" x 4"
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View From OrbitInspired by the spate of beautiful images from the International Space Station, this "View from Orbit" is my abstract interpretation of the portal view that most of us can only dream of seeing in person. Acrylic and imagery on Aluminum 40" x 24" x 3"
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Branching PathClean blocks of metallic forms hover above a horizon of evening-like shadows. The bottom form holds fields of tilled copper rows while the larger top form, nearly devoid of color, glows with painted intersecting lines. Above the lines floats an image of fallen leaves and branch reflections in our pond. Connecting it all, and rising in graceful arcs, a steel and copper wire sculpture emulates the form of a dried and curled pine branch. Acrylic and imagery on Aluminum with welded wire 48"x 36"x 2"
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Lines on the RoadInspired by the joy and potential mystery of what a road trip can be, the idea of "the journey" over the destination. Layered imagery, acrylic, and metal on aluminum panel.
Mixed Media/Photo Sculptures
Printing on transparent layers of acrylic medium, (like plastic wrap) I am able to transfer the images to the metal surface and alter them by painting both under and over them. I can add as many layers as needed and decide where to deepen the images or keep them transparent allowing the metal surface to reflect through. The best surprise is when a piece is finished and you see it in different room lights, coming from different angles. Some things just disappear while other parts of the piece that you didn’t even notice, jump out at you! My panels and sculptures are formed from aluminum or steel to create a 'metal canvas' to which I attach elements such as imagery, cut-out steel figures, painted, stenciled or silk screened images. Other materials may include any of the following; metal, wood, acrylic, pigments, or found objects.
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BetweenHeavenAndEarth_19x54.jpgBetween Heaven and Earth - Image transfer and pigments on aluminum with sculptural steel and polycarbonate structure 19 x 54
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WaterMessage-48x13.jpgWater Message 48 x 13, Image transfer and pigments on aluminum with sculptural steel and polycarbonate structure.
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WindMessage-2.jpgWind Message - Image transfer and pigments on aluminum with sculptural steel and polycarbonate structure. 13 w x 48 h x 1.5 d
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Moving Among
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Moving Between
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Moving Series
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Moving To Halsey
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Moving Toward
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Moving With
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AncientMessage.jpgAncient Message - Image transfer and pigments on aluminum with sculptural steel and polycarbonate structure 19 x 54
Portraiture
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Jeannie
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Aarti 1Layered images and acrylic define and reveal alternate structures within, around and over the figure. Imagery and pigments on aluminum.
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Metropolis One AartiLayered images and acrylic define and reveal alternate structures within, around and over the figure. Imagery and pigments on aluminum.
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Lyndsay LLayered images and acrylic define and reveal alternate structures within, around and over the figure. Imagery and pigments on aluminum.
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ZoeLayered images and acrylic define and reveal alternate structures within, around and over the figure. Imagery and pigments on aluminum.
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Monica
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Pauleen
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Blue DollInspired by all manner of art in Japan, Ken did a series of portraits featuring Japanese dolls. They each evoke a feeling, each have a personality, just like us.
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Raven DollInspired by all manner of art in Japan, Ken did a series of portraits featuring Japanese dolls. They each evoke a feeling, each have a personality, just like us.
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Memories PastInspired by all manner of art in Japan, Ken did a series of portraits featuring Japanese dolls. They each evoke a feeling, each have a personality, just like us.
Alt-Light Photography
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Girardini (1 of 4).jpgCold evening just west of Glenwood Springs along the highway.
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Girardini (2 of 4).jpgWaiting alone in the car near an building in Lawler, Iowa.
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Girardini (3 of 4).jpgSage, along the side of the road with bus approaching near Snowmass, CO. illuminated by the car headlights.
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Girardini (4 of 4).jpgOut of focus guard rail, rusted; edge of car window and mirror in focus.