List of artworks by Ken Strong
1200 - 'Threat of Rain - Bellbrook' 70x43 by Ken Strong Info: framed SOLD	1201 - 'Rollands Plain - Top Pasture' 80x50 by Ken Strong Info: framed SOLD	1204 - 'Last Resting Place of the FJ' 70x50 by Ken Strong Info: framed SOLD
1205 - 'Thone River Waterhole' 90x46 by Ken Strong Info: framed	1206 - 'Bilgola at Sunset' 65x80 by Ken Strong Info: framed	1294 - 'Venice' 105x175 by Ken Strong Info: framed
Total 6 artworks found!

Artist: Ken Strong

Observation of your surroundings  is one thing, to sit and gaze at the sky and soak in the atmosphere is great, but the role of the artist is more than just this, it is to demonstrate what makes the place “tick”.  What are the key emotions that are generated?   How can these best be presented in a composition to create the right feel? What creates the mood of the place? Is it the history, is the influence felt from pre-made opinions, or what is coming out of the surrounding atmosphere at the time you are there.

The mind begins to spin when you try to rationalise these ideas into something which is formulated in charcoal and pigment.

It is the unknown into which you explore.  It is the potential to sometimes grasp something special in pigment which may not necessarily be easy to quantify in words. This is the fun of painting

Ken was born in Brisbane in 1960 and is currently living on the North Coast of NSW.

Many of Ken's works combine a carefully constructed subject with vigorous application of pigment.  Movement is paramount with the observer lead around the composition following the textures and shadows developed within the structure.  The suggestion of detail will often be used in lieu of specific detail, the suggestions being used to support the subject but not detract with over-complexity.  He has been described as a “colourist” and an “impressionist”, a combination of both resulting in a unique approach to creative artwork.

Ken has been painting for over 25 years and is developing increased recognition for his work both Nationally and Internationally.  He has participated in over 38 exhibitions over this period including 24 solo, and is a regular contributor to Australian and International Artist Magazines.

He paints almost exclusively using the oil medium.

Publications

Contributions to Australian Artist and International Artist magazine over the last 12 years including the following articles

Career Focus

Exhibitions have been the primary outlet for his works since the first solo exhibition in 1988 in Kendall, NSW, Australia.  A legacy of these exhibitions has been a significant number of commissions through private galleries.  A continuous presence of work is maintained in a number of galleries. International exposure in recent years has proven extremely successful with promotional work continuing in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Collection Representation

Works are currently held in numerous private and corporate collections in Australia, The United States of America and Canada following exhibitions held in these locations over the past 19 years.  Further commissions have resulted from these exhibitions.

Works also held in collections in the United Kingdom, Germany and The Netherlands following promotional work in these countries over the past 5 years.

A substantial quantity of works completed on subjects from these locations, mainly United Kingdom and the Netherlands, have been featured in exhibitions in Australia and overseas exhibitions.  A particular focus on Cornwall, Northern Scotland and Amsterdam have featured in a number of these exhibitions.

Recent times has seen a change in focus towards Italy with several exhibitions featuring works based from Tuscany and Venice.

A series of works based on American institutions including the Whitehouse, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson memorial, the Washington Monument are currently hanging in major corporate institutions in Washington DC.

Exhibitions

Pymble Gallery held a solo exhibition of my work in 2008.