statement | kenneth susynski
Kenneth Susynski presents a unique, hybrid style of figurative expressionism blended with the abstract in narrative compositions that explore the emotional contrasts in our human lives. Having been raised primarily in Germany yet also in Turkey and Korea, the influence of experiencing culture and custom combined with countless visits to many of the world's great museums as a child formed his appreciation of art and, specifically, the figure. A lifelong interest in historical and contemporary black-and-white photography shapes his rendering of the human form. Working in oils, his goal is to create fresh, vibrant works that are lastingly meaningful, timely and timeless, and evoke his spirit.
"Kenneth Susynski’s oil paintings are an amalgamation. He draws from a variety of distinct traditions—impressionism, portraiture, figuration, abstraction, photography—to create uniquely hybrid work. Bold strokes coalesce into forms, which move in and out of representational modes—intricately rendered faces emerge from bursts of color suggesting bodies. The images gesture toward art-historical tropes and narratives without fully embodying them; his figures are somehow both vague and distinct, achieving a sense of timelessness. Susynski has exhibited in solo, group, and juried exhibitions across the U.S. and in Italy. His work has been featured in numerous publications and is held in several private collections"
- New Visionary Art Magazine (NYC), Issue 10, 2024
Kenneth Susynski presents a unique, hybrid style of figurative expressionism blended with the abstract in narrative compositions that explore the emotional contrasts in our human lives. Having been raised primarily in Germany yet also in Turkey and Korea, the influence of experiencing culture and custom combined with countless visits to many of the world's great museums as a child formed his appreciation of art and, specifically, the figure. A lifelong interest in historical and contemporary black-and-white photography shapes his rendering of the human form. Working in oils, his goal is to create fresh, vibrant works that are lastingly meaningful, timely and timeless, and evoke his spirit.
"Kenneth Susynski’s oil paintings are an amalgamation. He draws from a variety of distinct traditions—impressionism, portraiture, figuration, abstraction, photography—to create uniquely hybrid work. Bold strokes coalesce into forms, which move in and out of representational modes—intricately rendered faces emerge from bursts of color suggesting bodies. The images gesture toward art-historical tropes and narratives without fully embodying them; his figures are somehow both vague and distinct, achieving a sense of timelessness. Susynski has exhibited in solo, group, and juried exhibitions across the U.S. and in Italy. His work has been featured in numerous publications and is held in several private collections"
- New Visionary Art Magazine (NYC), Issue 10, 2024