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Artist Statement
My work is an exercise in trying to find a real moment, a shared connection and an understanding between myself and the subject. I transfer my emotional experience into the process of the painting while also being affected by my perception of the subject. Each step and layer of paint mirrors a life experience. Not all layers of paint are visible, yet they affect the outcome of the whole just as the subconscious mind affects our outer lives.
Latest News And Events
Excited to have a piece in the exhibition: “Look Me in the Eye, Portraits of Kansas City” At the Epsten Gallery September 15 – November 29, 2019 Opening Reception: 1 – 4 PM Sunday, September 15th 5500 W 123rd St. Leawood, KS 66209 65 works by 65 artists curated by Elisabeth Kirsch and Mike […]
Portraits, Paintings by: Benjamin Parks Opening Reception: Sep. 27th, 5-7pm Event > Show runs: Sep. 23-Oct. 25th Gallery Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm Presented by The Potter Gallery, with support from the Department of Art, and The Missouri Western State University School of Fine Arts. Potter Art Gallery
The official opening of Benjamin Parks exhibition at Hotel Indigo Crossroads will be September 6th as part of First Friday’s. View Event >
I am showing a piece at the Smalter Gallery. The show is entitled W39th Street: Art From Here Opening Aug 2nd: https://www.facebook.com/events/340630373554363/ Join us on First Friday for a celebration of artists connected to W 39th street. I put out an open call for artists who love 39th, work on 39th or live near 39th […]
I have a piece featured in the ‘Visit KC’, ‘The New Midwest: Forward Momentum’ This was filmed while the piece was on display during the Figurative Show at the Hilliard Gallery
Thank you Foundry Arts Center for the write up!! Artist Spotlight: Sharon Charmley and Benjamin Parks I Figurative Works II Award Winners March 27, 2019 Sharon Charmley How did you first become involved with art? I have always been interested in art, and I can recall that even in elementary school, I was the kid […]
Excited to be a part of this exhibition! Show opens April 5th, 2019 12th Annual Contemporary Figurative Art Show Press Release For Immediate Release Show opens April 5th, 2019 opening reception is 6-9pm Hilliard Gallery 1820 McGee St Kansas City, Mo 64108 816-561-2956 www.hilliardgallery.com Gallery Hours: Tues-Friday 10-5, Sat 12-4 and by appointment Show runs […]
Showing a piece at this show! thanks Vanessa Lacy Gallery! “Paying Tribute to the Muse” is Vanessa Lacy Gallery’s March group exhibition revolving around the theme of the artist’s muse. Historically nature, lovers, children, and industry have been muses to some of our most famous artists. What inspires you to take action, to create, or […]
I was honored to recieve a Jurors choice award at this show! February 22 – April 5, 2019 OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, February 22, 5:30 – 8:00pm THE EXHIBITION Portraiture has played a major role in the history of mankind. Leaders and saints from Sumerian times to modern times have their likeness immortalized in art. Since […]
In Progress is a sneak peek of two upcoming larger bodies of work: a “Portrait Series” and the much anticipated “Family Series” which explores loss, alienation and family.