"Chickenman I" - 80"x30" - Combine Painting
Under The Influence - Exhibit at Radial - December 1 - January 31
“Under the Influence”—the collection of work on display at Radial from December 1 - January 31—is an exploration of those major influences that continue to compel me to create. When I set out to produce this show, I identified influences that range from major artists—Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, Picassso, Warhol—to various pop influences like the classic cartoons of my childhood and have blended these with my own personal history. This became the filter through which the works were all created.
In general, my work is an exploration of opposing forces. As a gay man I have always struggled to reconcile seemingly contradictory influences in my life. I think we all grow up hearing mixed messages about love, God, and sexuality—messages that confuse us and pit us against each other and ourselves.
As I’ve grown into adulthood, I’ve had to take different parts from various walks of life and learn to embody them honestly without losing any part of what it means to be wholly myself.
It is no surprise then that my artwork is a mixture of all media—paint, pencil, sculpture and whatever else it might take to tell the story at hand. I work with materials ranging from perfectly molded plastic toys in their array of vibrant colors, to rotten wood that I’ve rescued from the side of the road. I believe that we are all a mixture of elements both good and bad from our own walks of life. My artwork attempts to elevate this truth and teach us to accept all parts of ourselves.
Contact
I am available for studio visits, exhibitions, commisions for original works and sharing my creative process with students through residences and workshops.
If you'd like to learn more about my work or have a specific inquiry, e-mail me at jack@jackkinley.com.
In the News
I spoke with Mike Fleming at Project Q Atlanta about my artwork on the eve of my opening. He really listened and gave me a great write-up on their site. Read the full story at Project Q Atlanta.
Coming Soon
A gallery of work and an events page are under construction at the moment. Please come back to learn more about upcoming events and to view new works! Thanks!
