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Age
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57
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
1
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| Religion |
not provided |
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| Education |
Graduate Work |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
painting; sculpture; drawing; flyfishing; photography; creative writing |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Acrylic
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Abstract Art - (1910 - )
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
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| Favorite Work of Art |
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Colors and textures of the natural world. Light on various objects from the most monumental to minute. Organic materials and how they interact with colors to cause an emotion and tie to the history of the individual's spiritual connectiveness. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
To explore my creative side and utilize my excessive energy, both physical and cerebral. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Artist Statement
Darrell Lewis Ishmael
(b. 1952)
“I am constantly exploring new techniques and materials which compliment my love of texture and reflects the natural world of my heritage. My work is a blend of urbane sensibilities and rural upbringing, inspired by travels and the ramblings of a hyper-active mind.”
Darrell Lewis Ishmael grew up in small town Kentucky surrounded by the rural landscape and a family of creative artisans- primarily painters, quilt makers and textile artists. This background was the basis for the artist’s current passion for earth colors, the yellow of clay, golden tobacco, limestone, sandstone and textures associated with nature. Later influences from frequent coastal visits in the United States and Ireland are also reflected in his work.
Artistic creations utilize natural materials such as Kentucky River sand, Appalachian coal, and limestone bits, sculpted together by artist molding paste. Rich colors and lustrous depth is achieved by multi-layered acrylic glazes filtered through the fissures of the textured surface.
Darrell Lewis Ishmael graduated from the University of Kentucky and studied at The University of Hawaii and Kentucky State University. Largely self-taught as an artist, he participates in frequent workshops and studio sessions with fellow artists and explores the creative process in a variety of mediums including metal work and clay sculpture. He has exhibited in numerous shows, both solo and group, and has work in private and commercial collections nationwide.
Selected Exhibitions
Art on the Levee Newport, KY 2009
Main Cross Gallery Lexington KY 2008-2009
“One of the Best Lexington Visual Art Exhibits in 2008”
ACE Weekly Magazine
Lexington, KY
Two-Twenty-Two Gallery Georgetown, KY 2008
Factory 15 Lexington, KY 2004
University of Kentucky Art Museum “Glories of the Garden”
Lexington, KY 2004
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