(Kevin Sloan, Birds of America – The Ascension of Martha,
2014, acrylic on canvas, 60”x54”)
Visual
Storytelling by Kevin Sloan
At the core of my work
is a deep concern and respect for our planet particularly its "silent
inhabitants"
- the animals and plants we share this
world with.
Through
allegory and symbolism Kevin Sloan expresses this concern and at the same time
reminds viewers of the wonders in this extraordinary world. He seeks to create
a body of work that can speak about our modern technological environment and
simultaneously present images of natural balance, odd, unexpected beauty and
mystery. His paintings consistently refer back to nature but also acknowledge
contemporary society and thus create a dialog between the modern world we've
created and the fragile, quiet, and always present natural environment.
Often
lush, sometimes stark and theatrical, Kevin Sloan’s "allegorical
realism" paintings always ask more questions than they present answers.
They aspire to start a conversation about our relationship with nature in this
modern, technological and quickly changing era.”
Currently
based in Denver, Colorado, Kevin Sloan has been painting and exhibiting
internationally for nearly 30 years. His
wonder in the extraordinary and quirky beauty of the natural world is apparent
in all his work.