Artists
United States of America
Kenneth Batista
Rediscovering
21.09.15 09.10.15
Kenneth Batista is a well-known artist and educator from Pittsburg (USA), who completed a residence at Proyecto´ ace during September and October 2015.
His works reflect the study of the iconographic images in landscapes ranging from Pittsburgh’s Frick Park to the Masai Mara in Kenya, to Komodo Island in the Indian Ocean. Using digital technology to analyze color and movement and to draft a pixelated composition, Batista then paints the generated information with high attention to traditional craftsmanship. During his time in ´ace the artist adapted his paintings through the rediscovery of printmaking and an exploration of digital photography. He drew inspiration from the Buenos Aires landscape, in particular from the traditional Argentinean Ombú tree.
Kenneth is currently an Associate Professor in the Studio Arts Department at the University of Pittsburgh as well as an Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the School of Arts & Sciences. He has exhibited his work throughout the United States and is represented in public and private collections. In addition to painting, he also produces and hosts a weekly radio program dedicated to traditional music.
BIO
Kenneth Batista
1952 | Pittsburg, USA.
Lives and work in Pittsburgh, USA.
STUDIES
1977 | MFA in Printmaking, Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
1975 | BFA, Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, Ohio (Outstanding Senior Award), USA.
EXHIBITIONS
Batista has exhibited his work throughout the United States and is represented in public and private collections.
RESIDENCIES
Proyecto´ace, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan, Ireland.
