KENNIS BAPTISTE
Picture by u-JU
Acrylic On Canvas 35 in x 47 in
Pencil Drawing,16 in x 22 in
Acrylic On Canvas 24 in x 30 in
Acrylic on Canvas 24 in x 24 in
About The Artist:
Kennis Baptiste was born in Grenada where he spent most of his early childhood. He relocated to Brooklyn, New York in 1980 where he spent the rest of his youth. Throughout his childhood he was told that he had some artistic talent, but he never bothered to take it seriously. Instead of traveling the road of an artist, Baptiste decided to concentrate on scientific disciplines such as math and science. He later obtained a degree in Electrical Engineering and is currently working in that field.
Baptiste started his artistic journey by experimenting with acrylic and oil paints. He had no idea that he could produce such work without practicing or having prior art education. Most of his initial works were figurative portraiture studies. He later started to study and experiment with different abstract ways of capturing movement and energy. During his experimental period, Baptiste was able to find his own unique style of expression.
As his art form slowly evolved, the quality of his paintings improved and his knowledge and interest in fine arts also increased. As an urban artist of African and Caribbean descent, Baptiste believes that inspiration can be found almost anywhere. All one has to do is open their eyes, keep an open mind and draw their inspiration from what they see in their community and in the world.
Baptiste is inspired by the works of painters such as Picasso, Monet, and Matisse. Baptistes work is also influenced by mentors, friends and fellow artists in the fine arts community. As Baptiste feels that knowledge is the key to success, he will continue to educate himself as he travels on his artistic journey.
2010 SONYA Stroll at 35 Claver Place
Artist Community Opening Doors to Public
BROOKLYN, N.Y. The Artists of 35 Claver Place are pleased to announce their participation in the 2010 SONYA Studio Stroll, May 15th and 16th. For 25 years, 35 Claver Place has provided a haven for artists in Brooklyn. And for the last six of those years, the artists who live and create at 35 Claver Place have opened their galleries and studios to the public as part of the Stroll for an intimate look into their artistic process.
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