Artist Information:
Kris Knight
Toronto,
Canada
Member Since: Aug 2006
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Artist Statement:
Kris Knight is Canadian
painter whose work examines
performance in relation to the
construction, portrayal and
boundaries of sexual and
asexual identities. Since
graduating from the Ontario
College of Art and Design in
2003, Knight’s practice has
concentrated on thematic
figurative works that are
often as attractive as they
are disturbing.
The creative focus of Knight’s
work involves the construction
of imaginary and biographical
character-based portraits,
that attempt to find a balance
between the dichotomies of
pretty and menace, myth and
reality, sanctuary and
susceptibility. His classical
meets illustrative paintings
allude to various expressions
of duality, often dealing with
opposing notions of hiding and
fronting, defense and
vulnerability, innocence and
the erotic.
Symbolist and Romantic
painting, especially 18th
century French portraiture and
costume have influenced
Knight’s work, as well as
historical references of
alchemy, mysticism and the
macabre. Contemporary notions
of androgyny, fashion, grunge,
zombies, psychoactive drugs
and small town Canadiana have
also been depicted within
various series. These
sometimes-stark portraits of
strength, exhaustion, and
isolation, are often sugared
with magic, mischief and
humour.
Throughout Knight’s exhibition
career, he has threaded each
painting series with the
unifying theme of defense and
vulnerability, whether it ...
Further Information
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Artist Exhibitions:
The Road Less Traveled
December 12-January 17, 2010
KMLA
936 Chung King Road, Los
Angeles
http://www.katharinemulherin.co
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info@katharinemulherin.com
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Artist Galleries:
TORONTO:
Katharine Mulherin
Contemporary Art Projects
1082 Queen Street W
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
t.416.993.5610
info@katharinemulherin.com
MIAMI:
Spinello Gallery
155 NE 38th St., No. 101
Miami, Florida - 33137
www.spinellogallery.com
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Kris Knight's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Kris Knight's Portfolio.
Kris Knight is Canadian painter whose work examines performance in relation to the construction, portrayal and boundaries of sexual and asexual identities. Since graduating from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 2003, Knight’s practice has concentrated on thematic figurative works that are often as attractive as they are disturbing.
The creative focus of Knight’s work involves the construction of imaginary and biographical character-based portraits, that attempt to find a balance between the dichotomies of pretty and menace, myth and reality, sanctuary and susceptibility. His classical meets illustrative paintings allude to various expressions of duality, often dealing with opposing notions of hiding and fronting, defense and vulnerability, innocence and the erotic.
Symbolist and Romantic painting, especially 18th century French portraiture and costume have influenced Knight’s work, as well as historical references of alchemy, mysticism and the macabre. Contemporary notions of androgyny, fashion, grunge, zombies, psychoactive drugs and small town Canadiana have also been depicted within various series. These sometimes-stark portraits of strength, exhaustion, and isolation, are often sugared with magic, mischief and humour.
Throughout Knight’s exhibition career, he has threaded each painting series with the unifying theme of defense and vulnerability, whether it ... |
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Lost Shepherd , 2009
Oil Painting,
24 x 30 inches
Availability: Sold
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