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 King Kenney
Durham , North Carolina-
United States
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King Kenney is a conceptual expressionist whose inimitable style of surreal caricature has afforded him the occasion of fully devoting his life to a vacillating matrimony with professional artistry.
His experimental invention celebrates a youthful exuberance often mislaid in the chaotic uncertainty of young adulthood. King finds solace transcribing his copious emotions affront the dizzying lure of vivid labyrinths. Vulnerable titles highlight a modicum of the riotous passion that suffuses his defenseless works. His visual language is an avant-garde recommencement. King’s vague narcissism and contradictorily self-destructive disposition make for a compelling performer.
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BIG LOVE
2009-07-01
BIG LOVE
GOLDEN BELT, Building 3, ROOM 100
June 22, 2009 to August 16, 2009
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Art Exhibition
Admission: Free, Open to public
Parking: Main Parking Lot
BIG LOVE endeavors to illuminate how society’s fairy tale depiction of romantic love may be the primary contributor to rising divorce rates and declining optimism among young adults regarding the prospect of 'happily ever after'. Affably outlined through the usage of the artist’s distinctive labyrinth storyboards, artist King Kenney details the rise and fall of his own failed encounter with 'big love'.
Accompanying the large mural will be a slideshow format photo essay capturing the artist’s emotional and physical undertaking, in process.
Opening reception Friday, July 17, 2009 from 6-9pm.
Crowd of Lonelies
2009-04-26
CROWD OF LONELIES
Paintings and Illustrations by KING
May 1st – June 30th
Opening Reception, Sunday, May 3rd 5 – 7pm
Durham, NC— Crowd of Lonelies opens at Francesca’s Dessert Café on May 1st. The exhibitor is locally recognized artist/author and North Carolina Central University graduate King Kenney. The show’s artist reception is on Sunday, May 3rd from 5 to 7 p.m. (free refreshments will be provided).
Crowd of Lonelies explores the sense of solitude pervading individuals in crowded rooms. King’s energetic works are filled with overlapping images and otherworldly mazes supplying the backdrop that completes his surreal narratives.
Shadows Cry in the Dark
2009-04-05
SHADOWS CRY IN THE DARK
A collection of works by: KING
108 Morris St (next to Durham Arts Council)
Durham, NC 27701
April 18th 10am – 5pm
April 19th 1-5pm
(in conjunction with DURHAM ART WALK)
Motown Downtown (art backdrop by KING)
2009-03-17
MOTOWN DOWNTOWN a BENEFIT
MARCH 27 8:30 pm - 12:00 am The Durham Armory
Dance for fun, health and charity
Live music and DJ (request your favorite Motown Dance Tune)
Tickets $20 advance and $25 door
Available at:
* Pennies for Change Thrift Store 489-2681, 1826 Chapel Hill Road
* Regulator Bookstore, Ninth Street
* Dolly's Vintage Clothing, Brightleaf Square
* The Stock Exchange, Falconbridge Shopping Center
Add some spice and dress up in Motown era chiffon and polyester (ala Dreamgirls)
plenty of prizes, personality and party for participation.
Proceeds benefit services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Sponsored by the Durham Crisis Response Center.
Wanna do more. Volunteer to help make this event happen with spunk and splendor.
Call 489-2681 to sign-up to lend a hand. This is a crazy year but a great one too.
A perfect time to invest in your community and have a heck of a good time.
Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC) is the only agency in Durham dedicated to providing free, confidential services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Director Client Services
The Change
www.thechangestrategy.com
919/815-6628
Nature is designed to CHANGE.
UNLOVABLE
2009-01-21
Art Exhibit/Reception
UNLOVABLE: Paintings and Illustrations by King
Friday, February 13th 6-9pm
Durham, NC—Unlovable travels to The Hayti Heritage Center on February 13th. The exhibitor is locally recognized artist and North Carolina Central University graduate King Kenney. The show’s artist reception is on Friday, February 13th from 6 to 9 p.m., which will feature the musical accompaniment of Brevan Hampden & Friends. Unlovable provides a glimpse into the bitter world of an unassuming bachelor who fears that perpetual solitude will prove to be his fated end. King’s energetic works are filled with overlapping images recalling past breakups and awkward missteps. He utilizes otherworldly mazes as the backdrop to complete each surreal narrative.
King Kenney’s untrained artistry has never been stronger than in this intrepid display of vulnerability.
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