New Works by Jeremiah Ketner
December 7, 2019-January 5, 2020
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Works from this exhibit are available for immediate reservation/purchase via email to gallery@rotofugi.com with your first and last name, phone number (in case we need to contact you with any questions) and your selection(s) including the item number. If you have multiple selections but only want the first (or first two for example) that are available, please note that in your email. We will respond with a payment link to complete the reservation if your request is the first received.
1
Crystal Owl
Acrylic on Wood Panel
8.75 x 10.75
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2
Moon Glow
Acrylic on Wood Panel
12.5 x 16
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3
Midnight Owl
Acrylic on Wood Panel
8.75 x 10.75
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4
Evening Light
Acrylic on Wood Panel
12.5 x 16
5
Owl Pal
Acrylic on Wood Panel
8.75 x 10.75
6
Plum Blossom Kimono
Acrylic on Wood Panel
12.5 x 16
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7
Night Garden
Acrylic on Wood Panel
8.75 x 10.75
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8
Kimono
Acrylic on Wood Panel
12.5 x 16
9
Crystal Fox
Acrylic on Wood Panel
8.75 x 10.75
10
In the Grass
Acrylic on Wood Panel
13 x 19.5
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11
Night Stroll
Acrylic on Wood Panel
10.75 x 10.75
12
Crystals
Watercolor on Paper
15 x 18 (as framed)
13
Kitty Keeper
Watercolor on Paper
15 x 18 (as framed)
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14
Flora
Ink on Paper
12 x 16 (as framed)
15
Summer Love
Ink on Paper
12 x 16 (as framed)
16
Summer Breeze
Ink on Paper
12 x 16 (as framed)
17
Winter Kimono
Ink on Paper
16.5 x 21 (as framed)
18
Owls Tenugui
Printed Cotton — Open Edition
14 x 35
19
Crystal Fox
Giclée Print — Open Edition
8 x 10
20
Evening Light
Giclée Print — Open Edition
11 x 14
About the Artist
Jeremiah Ketner's paintings are instantly recognizable amongst his contemporaries in the pop surrealism movement. His early work, characterized by mischievous sprites and whimsical patterns, has evolved into lush, richly colored environments inhabited by a cast of pensive, dreamy young women. Each character presents a unique brand of beauty, created entirely within Jeremiah's imagination and painted completely from memory.
The sprites (which grace the walls of Nordstrom department stores nationwide) still appear as inspiration for custom wooden and vinyl toys. Bringing a three-dimensional surface to life is one of Jeremiah's favorite challenges; the intricate, colorful one-of-a-kind creatures are immensely popular amongst his collectors.
Beyond the designer toy phenomenon, other aspects of Japanese culture — the fabrics and motifs, the meticulous taming of and tending to nature — provide an ever-flowing spring of insight, and Jeremiah travels there as often as possible. "I love the gardens," he says. "They do an amazing job of taking a small space and making it feel like a large environment."
During one trip to Tokyo he observed, "Design in Japan is small and round," which became his mantra of sorts, an enigmatic interpretation of his overall aesthetic. "It loosely describes work from long ago, but I guess it's more of a pen name," says Jeremiah, whose Internet-savvy fans know to look for his "smallandround" persona for frequent updates and photographs of new art.
Jeremiah's pop culture-inspired style and unconventional creations have a traditional foundation. With his family's encouragement, he began formal art studies at the age of 12. He holds a BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design and an MFA from Southern Illinois University. Jeremiah's paintings and toys have been featured in solo and group exhibitions galleries across North America and internationally.
Artist bio by Cherise LaPine
Purchasing an Exhibit Piece
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