Dave Kinsey: New Works

In this new body of work I primarily explore emotional and environmental boundaries, as I perceive them, in the context of the growing discord between humanity and nature. The state of the world today concerns me and I want try to affect, if not change, at least a feeling of realization or understanding when people view my work.

I have also spent time on cyclical issues, namely in the Continuum series, which clearly represents the reality of our earth-bound physical nature; beauty and death are ultimately dancing partners.

While I have thought about these things throughout my life, my recent experience in the isolated rural mountain community of Three Rivers, California has brought this reality to the forefront—living in nature allows a perspective rarely gained sitting in traffic in L.A. on your iPhone.

In terms of actual method, I approach each piece initially with an unconscious and somewhat spontaneous action to create what I consider to be "the perfect abstraction," made up of energetic colors and strong blacks. From that point I begin to add representational forms, linework and shapes to complete the narrative.

This is my largest and most extensive body work in nearly three years. This show was produced in two studios, Los Angeles and Three Rivers, California. The works are primarily made up of acrylic, spray paint, paper, wood and ink on canvas. - D.Kinsey, 2010