Year of the Tiger

1962, 2010, oil on linen, 62 x 56 in., 157 x 142 cm.

Just finished my painting for an upcoming Bristol, UK group exhibition. This image was conceived back in January and is not only in celebration of the Chinese Year of the Tiger and my birthday, but also in acknowledgment (or a reminder to myself maybe) of the positive attitude or feeling I had going into 2010. I know it's not necessarily an uplifting looking image, but it is, I hope, a viscerally charged representation of the human need for vitality in life (which is not always gotten freely or without scars).

ART FROM THE NEW WORLD: Group Exhibition | May 15 – August 22

Private Opening Reception: Friday, May 14, 6:30 - 10:30pm

Opens to public Saturday, May 1st and will be on view 7 days a week until the close of the show.

BRISTOL CITY MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY

Queen's Road, Bristol, BS8 1RL, UK

Tel: +44 (0)117 922 3571

Facebook Fan Page

Photo by Greg Preston
Even though it seems a bit redundant (already having my personal Facebook page, and a Facebook group page created and administered by Ahmet Daglilar), I went ahead and created an official Facebook fan page as well. From here on out I'll start posting any and all art and exhibition related items here. If you're so inclined, please join at Facebook.com/KentWilliams

Soldier of Peace

Soldier of Peace, 2009, oil and mixed media on paper mounted on wood panel, 24 x 24 in., 61 x 61 cm.