Monday, October 12, 2009

Art Blogging: Jeremiah Ketner

Jeremiah Ketner is a Chicago-based artist who depicts colorful, carefree, images of flowers and fairies. He met and married a Japanese woman who took him to Japan. Ever since, he has been mesmerized by modern Japanese aesthetics, and it shows in his work. Ketner is drawn to a simplicity that he finds in nature, particularly flowers. He studied at the Columbus College of Art and Design and the Southern Illinois University. Take Me To Your Special Place, acrylic on wood, 2007.
Mushroom Snacks For Our Serpent, acrylic on wood, 2008.
Another Tomorrow, acrylic on wood, 2008.

You can read an interview with Ketner here. The best part:

What is the strangest comment anyone has ever made about your artwork?

One guy thought I was an Asian female. Then he met me, and seemed highly disappointed.

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