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Artist Statement:
Currently I am working on the
series called "Koto" or "Old
Capital City", which contains
a series of Japanese cultural
images that features themes
from the world’s oldest novel,
"The Tale of Genji". The
series uses classical
techniques to create realistic
images and symbolic forms.
Another series in "Koto"
called "Noh Mask series", and
I wanted to express intangible
human feelings and the
emotional conflicts created
from the deep, dark side of
the human mind at this series.
Also, another series called
the "Time on the Earth" series
contains paintings that
combine figures and elements
of earth/nature to talk about
time and changes on the Earth.
I think all creatures
including nature and humans
are beautiful and I always
have appreciated them. At the
"Time on the Earth" series, I
am seeking beauty in both
nature and the human figure as
well.
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Artist Exhibitions:
Solo Exhibitions:
2002: "KOTO", Main Lobby in
Fine Art Building, University
of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
2000: "Time on the Earth",
Gallery 234 in the Union
Building, University of
Wyoming, Laramie, WY
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Special Exhibitions:
2007: "In This Life:
Reflections on War &
Politics", 3 artists, 3
perspectives, 3 backgrounds.
Fort Collins Museum ...
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Artist Galleries:
Coming Soon!
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Artist Reviews:
January 15, 2007
Journey - Women’s Magazine:
Arts, Volume 1, Issue 4,
January / February, 2007
(pages 12-13)
focal point: KUMIKO McKEE,
ARTIST
By Kathy Bauer
When Kumiko McKee first came
to our office to have
reproductions made of her
paintings, we were fascinated
by this young woman’s energy,
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Collections:
Public Collections:
*The Unity Center at Rhode
Island College, Providence,
RI, USA
*In-Situ, Inc., Fort Collins,
CO, USA
Private Collections:
-Private-
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Commissions:
Coming Soon!
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Kumiko S. Mckee Biography:
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Age
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44
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
not provided |
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| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Fine Art - Painting & Drawing |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Symbolism - (1880 - 1895)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Gustav Klimt
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| Favorite Work of Art |
“Medicine”
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Gustav Klimt was a genius painter in the early 20th century. He successfully expressed his point of view in his paintings “Philosophy”, “Medicine” and “Jurisprudence” and his technique and composition is amazing. His paintings inspired me very much and influenced my technique of my recent work in Japanese series called "Koto". When you see my painting titled "Maiko", you can see some influence from Gustav Klimt.
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
I love painting more than any thing and a goal of my life is being an artist and success as an artist.
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| Your Personal Biography |
I was born and grown up in Japan. Now, I’m living in the United States and it has been more than ten years now. I started studying art from high school as a fine art major. After working as a display designer for two years in Tokyo, Japan, I moved to the United States and studied painting at the University of Wyoming and obtained BFA degree.
I’m mainly working with series of paintings that are in some way connected to my life and experiences. My interest in other culture and art in different countries took me on travels across the world through Europe, Egypt, Israel, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Southeast Asia during turbulent and historically significant political times, which are clearly reflected in my artwork. To see other culture and communicate with local people at each location where I visited during my travels has greatly influenced my point of view and has led me to focus on cultural and political themes in my paintings.
I believe art is the “voice of the artist” and another language that artists use to speak their mind, how they see the world, and their point of view on life. Also, I believe art is a challenge to break down the norms existing in our everyday life by showing unique or different perspectives.
My previous series were based on Japanese culture themes, which combine Western and Japanese traditions. My challenge in these series was to show the beautiful elements of Japanese culture with the images in a way that people from other cultures could appreciate and make a connection with. Through viewing my paintings, the viewer gains a glimpse into a world they may know little about. I hope my artwork will help people in the world to better understand and bring interest to the Japanese culture as well as the diversity and depth of Asian-Pacific culture.
~ Kumiko S. McKee
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