From staff reports
The Beaufort Art Association has announced that John Kenney is its featured artist from Sunday, July 2 through Saturday, Aug. 26.
The simple expression of day-to-day life in the Sea Islands is captured in vivid color by Kenney. His wide range of subject, expression and bold use of color are characteristics of his work. Paul Edwards, a friend to Andy Warhol, was his mentor, and Kenney’s vision was strongly influenced by pop culture and the industrial cityscape of his native Pittsburgh, Pa.
Living in the Lowcountry has been transforming for Kenney as he works to capture the magic of this special place of the South. This show, entitled “Simply Sea Islands,” captures our life here – the water, the landscape, the people and the places of our Lowcountry home.
Join Kenney for an opening night reception from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 7 at BAA Gallery. And continuing special opportunities allow for personals tour and conversations on Kenney’s work on the following dates: Saturday, July 15 – noon to 2 p.m.; Saturday, July 22 – noon to 2 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 4 – 5 to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Aug. 12 – noon to 2 p.m., at the gallery of the Beaufort Art Association at 913 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort, under the black awning.
