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Keith Kimmel creates art with divine, deeper meaning |
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Written by Erin Frustaci
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Wednesday, 17 May 2006 |
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Keith Kimmel has much on his mind these days. He says he creates because, by golly, someone has to. 
The 33-year-old Fort Collins artist began his career as a graphic artist for television after earning a bachelor’s degree in English and associate’s degree in digital media. Becoming quickly bogged down by the corporate world, Kimmel desired to be more expressive than advertising would allow.
He channeled his creativity into an interactive novel in 2001 and moved into visual arts and painting from there.
“It’s more than just making pretty pictures, it’s about making a statement, challenging social norms and exploring a deeper meaning,” Kimmel said.
His artwork is modern and abstract because he grew up in the East and has always been intrigued by metropolitan art.
“I like to think my work has divine inspiration in it,” Kimmel said. “It’s important for me to make a statement with the times, what resonates, what needs to be said and what we are looking for right now.”
Though very spiritual, Kimmel hesitates to call himself religious. He tries not to align himself with a label, for fear it will misrepresent what he is about, he said.
He takes risks with his paintings because he knows if he makes a mistake, there is usually a way to correct it.
The most difficult thing about being an artist for Kimmel is finding other ways to make a living. He does Web design, but he said it is difficult not being able to constantly focus on his passion.
In his free time, he incorporates recreation into his life to add balance, but art is always in the forefront.
Kimmel’s artwork will be on display for a coffee shop tour all summer long at various coffee shops in Fort Collins. His work ranges between $350 to $1,000, and he will also do work on commission.
KEITH KIMMEL'S UPCOMING SHOWS
- March 15 to June 15: “Series Y: A Painter’s Journey” at Mugs Coffee Lounge, 4050 Timberline Road, Fort Collins
- May 1-31: “Shapes, Colors and Objects: The Heavy Truth about Art and Coffee” at Starry Night Coffee Co, 112 S. College Ave., Fort Collins
- June 1-30: “Revelation (Part 2: The Unveiling)” at Everyday Joe’s Coffee House, 144 S. Mason St., Fort Collins
- July 1-31: “The New, New Bohemian: Art Rebellions and Purpose” at Bean Cycle, 144 N. College Ave., Fort Collins
- Aug. 1-31: “More: Big Giant Churches, Super Duper Warehouse Markets and Stucco Apartments” an exposé of 21st century capitalism at Cafe Ardour, 255 Linden St., Fort Collins
For more about Keith Kimmel visit www.keithkimmel.net. | |
divine indeed
Written by kullinger on 2006-05-17 18:21:11
kEith has an unspoken shine to all who meet him. He has a beauty in his brush stroke. Im glad to see such a nice article, well done.
-KULLINGER | divine indeed
Written by kullinger on 2006-05-17 18:21:00
kEith has an unspoken shine to all who meet him. He has a beauty in his brush stroke. Im glad to see such a nice article, well done.
-KULLINGER |
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