Kenneth Browne

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Biography & Artist Statement

I was born in Hempstead, New York, in 1982.

My work is rooted in realism and narrative with the aim of providing glimpses into New York lives. My paintings and drawings are made in series that present scenes in a cinematic manner, creating a sense of familiarity with the characters. I develop each piece from photographs, allowing for extreme detail that cannot be seen with a casual glance.

My Burlesque series delves into this New York sub-culture. I was inspired by the performer’s confident attitudes and elaborate costumes. In my drawings, I situate the dancers on an invisible stage. This suggests performance while forcing the viewer to focus on the individual removed from her circumstances.

Curriculum Vitae

Education

• 2007 - Master of Fine Arts, Pratt Institute Brooklyn, New York
• 2005 - Bachelor of Biological Sciences and Bachelor of Arts, with a major in 2-D Studio and Minor in Chemistry, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland

Awards

• 2005 - Emily Robinson Award
• 2005 - First place in Regional Show at AI and G gallery
• 2004 - Third place in Juried oil painters Show at AI and G gallery

Selected Exhibitions

• 2010 - Birthright at Michael Mut Gallery, New York, New York
• 2010 - Feed the Kitty at Splattered Columns, New York, New York
• 2009 - Interior Situations at Aeon Logic Art Gallery, New York, New York (solo show)
• 2009 - Winter Group Show at Stripeman Gallery, New York, New York
• 2008 - Kings and Queens at Stripeman Gallery, New York, New York
• 2008 - Contemporary American Realism: 2008 Biennial at Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana
• 2007 - National Juried Show at Art Institute and Gallery (AI &G) Salisbury, Maryland
• 2007 - New Domestic: Evening at Stuben South gallery (thesis show), New York, New York
• 2006 - Annex Group Show at Annex Gallery, New York, New York

Selected Bibliography

• Scientific America, November 2008
• Qbix fine art Magazine, 2006