KCAC May Exhibitions + OPEN STUDIOS

3200 Gillham,Kansas City MO 64109

19 May, 2021

Description

Join us at the KCAC Galleries during the month of May for some incredible artwork and studio tours! KCAC will be exhibting Ted Hinrich and Bea Bonanaroo in the Main Gallery, and Robert Castillo in the SNAP Space Gallery throughout the month of May, during gallery hours Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm, and Opening Night, May 7th 5-7pm. We will also be hosting OPEN STUDIOS in conjunction with the exhibition openings on Friday, May 7th 5-7pm where you can tour and meet our 12 studio residents. Please SIGN UP for a time to visit the show and bring along your face mask! More about the Exhibiting Artists: Ted Hinrichs’ abstract painting practice is rooted in his continual fascination with the dynamics of relationships. His work explores the variety of languages used to communicate with other humans and with the universe. He begins with a relationship concept then uses colors and shapes to portray his understanding of the elements involved in communicating within it. The image consists of many layers which journal the flow of discovery. Within the layers are mysterious shapes that resemble the nature of the language of imagination. Bea Bonanno’s work is an exploration of the human psyche through the interaction of texture, color, and shape. Patterns emerge from the synthesis of the invisible self given visual form. Motifs repeat, transforming with each iteration, like a memory being remembered.Thought-forms made solid colliding and interacting with one another over a background of feeling tuned by color. Robert Castillo is versatile. Though formally receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Bass, he began painting in March 2018 after accepting the challenge to host a solo show. This decision led to a rich passion for creating visual art using oil, gouache, acrylic, colored pencils, spray paint, and whatever else he can get his hands on. His visual art spans from geometric abstractions that represent personal life events and emotions, to realistic portraits of beloved ones, as well as scenes rooted in his Mayan heritage. Without formal visual art instruction, Robert creates without inhibition. His visual art is inspired by his experience creating and playing music, and often these musical ideas shine through his visual art.