About Kenneth Joslin
My Artistic Vision
Kenneth Joslin, a native of Los Angeles, CA, was recognized at an early age for his creative drive, inspired by his elementary and high school teachers. Encouraged by family and friends, Kenneth studied art throughout secondary school. After graduating high school, he attended Otis Parsons College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, CA, where he majored in Illustration and Painting. Kenneth admires artists such as Jacob Lawrence, George A. Hunt, Joseph Holston, William Tolliver, and Robert Gwathmey, whose influence can be seen in his own artworks.
Artist Statement
I create Kenneth Joslin Originals for the sole purpose of ownership. However, ownership of an original piece is not limited to the exchange of commerce for a work of art.
About My Style
Creating minimalist paintings allows me to prioritize emotional intensity and inner psychological states over realistic likeness. By using distorted forms, non-naturalistic vivid colors, and energetic brushwork, I convey the subjective feeling of a subject rather than just their outward appearance.
Core Characteristics
Essentialism: I strip away background clutter, textures, and shading, boiling the subject down to its most fundamental shape, form, outline or gesture.
Limited Color Palettes: My paintings generally rely on a restrained, colorful or monochromatic palette, using bold contrast rather than complex color blending.
Negative Space: Empty space (the "breathing room" on the canvas) is treated as an active design element that gives the subject its power.
Open Interpretation: Because the features are simplified you the viewer can participate in the artwork by projecting your own emotions onto the abstracted subjects.