ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA FOOTHILLS
Kevin Calhoun paints gripping works of art in the tradition of abstract expressionism. The scenes portrayed in Kevin’s work oscillate between the primal and the cosmic.
WORK
Drawn to the rawness of ancient art, Kevin utilizes bold colors and untamed forms to depict starscapes and mysterious figures, often inhabiting the same canvas.
STUDIO
From his studio in the North Carolina foothills, Kevin Calhoun paints abstract forms from the inner mind. His process often utilizes sketches on paper as a rough framework before his emotive approach veers into unknown territory, to gripping effect.
ABOUT
Kevin Calhoun arrived at his artistic practice out of necessity rather than desire. Attracted to the simplicity and directness of painting as a medium, he honed his distinct style on his own after heeding advice to avoid formal education and chart his own course.
