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Artist Statement:
In art and in life,
dynamics of balance, integrity
and tolerant interaction of
all elements or
participants ought to be see,
experienced and maintained. At
the same time, the challenge
of affecting this balance is
creatively encountering all
changes and adapt accordingly.
For some, the destination or
pre-determined outcomes...
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Artist Exhibitions:
2008 Exhibitions
"Reserved" A narrative
exhibition held at the Drip
Coffeehouse Gallery,
3/3/08
to 3/31/08 in Asheville, NC.
GreenLife Cafe Gallery A
one-man retrospective exhibit
focusing on a range of work
focusing on mixed
media techniques and
application.
6/15/08 to 8/15/08
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Ken Hillberry Biography:
| Biographical information for Ken Hillberry can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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56
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Single
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| Children |
2
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| Religion |
Catholic |
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| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
photography, hiking, coffee & conversation, golf, woodworking, camping... |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Mixed Media
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Impressionism - (1865 - 1885)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Cezanne, Van Gogh, Picasso, Pollock
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Many
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Impressionism - Abstract Expresssionism
One wonderful thing about working as an artist, is accessing the creative process with enthusiasm and sharing the gift with others.
My most influential or inspirational artists, styles and techniques range from the Impressionists through Abstract Expressionist period. Cubism had a creative affect on my vision of composition, but the color, composition and perspective seem to cross the genres. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
Developing as an artist is and has been a distinct aspiration since my coloring book days. I still have some, and the pages remain black and white. The illustrations having those dreaded black lines that we were always told to avoid going beyond ( other than an aged tint of yellow) were untouched. I began to doodle and make my own to color any way I chose.
I suppose I subconsciously had a deep desire to draw, and as I grew, I was fortunate to receive a bit of encouragement.
Now the work is a natural and proportionate part of my time. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Ken Hillberry
Ken Hillberry is a native of West Virginia, now residing since 2007 in Asheville, NC. He has called North Carolina home for nearly 25 years. Ken received his BFA in Fine Art from West Virginia University, where he concentrated in drawing, painting and printmaking.
After receiving his degree, Ken worked commercially as an illustrator and graphic designer, while continuing to study and practice in a studio environment. It was during this time of combining commercial and studio approaches that he discovered his strengths lay more heavily in studio production of his paintings and relief work.
He has experience in teaching or facilitating classes and workshops in k-12, post secondary environments through continuing education formats and artists in classrooms. Having worked with students of all ages, Ken works with drawing, watercolor, mixed media and printmaking. His focus is accessing, utilizing and enhancing the inherent creative nature in everyone, novice or seasoned in student oriented programs.
Ken has exhibited throughout the east and southeast. The content of his work evolves from life experiences, social and environmental relationships, and his application stemming from the influences of impressionism to abstract expressionism.
During the mid 1990’s, an appreciation for wildlife, figurative drawing and, he passed through real and imaginary doors while producing a body of work called “Endangered”. This concept has remained an integral vantage point in his work. The “Endangered” series, was an atypical view of near-extinct wildlife, offering a noble and mysterious impression of a perspective of harmony and balance, even a fragility evident in art and life forms alike.
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