KEN FARKASH
ARTIST STATEMENT
JANUARY 2022
I create with a question, a comment or an observation in mind. I seek to define what makes us individuals, what our path is and where our place is in this homogenized world. I question nature vs. nurture and do it in a way that I hope enlightens and entertains.
I am an abstract 3D artist, I create kinetic, mechanical and site specific sculpture and relief wall art. Growing up in Southern California, I had no shortage of Influences that had an imprint on me and my art. From Atomic age and mid century modern design to 20th century pop culture and googie architecture as well as the artists: Picasso, Calder, Warhol and Lichtenstein to name a few can be found as influences in my art. My work has elements of realism as identifiable elements to fuel the narrative of the piece. Other key elements in my work are the sphere that represents an idea, the idea may not always be obvious but is omnipresent. Also characteristic of my work is color, color represents movement in the narrative and adds depth to the story.
My creative process starts with defining my ideas and choosing which medium is best suited to tell the story. My work utilizes different combined elements to create tension and connection, movement and narrative. The materials are what really tell the story and make it come to life. This innate process is based on the complexity of the idea and the malleability of the materials. The language with which I am most fluent in is steel which I incorporate into most of my work. But my palette is broad, I enjoy working with paint, steel, stone, wood, mechanical and electrical elements and will utilize whatever materials best complete the story being told.
Ken Farkash CV
Education
ArtSpace - Stone Carving
Pietrasanta, Italy
Academy of Art College - Printmaking
San Francisco, CA
College of Marin - Sculpture
Kentfield, CA
Santa Barbara City College - Printmaking and Sculpture
Santa Barbara, CA
Moorpark College - Printmaking and Sculpture
Moorpark, CA
Resume
2022
artHype Gallery
North Hollywood, CA
2019
Priscilla Fowler Fine Art
Las Vegas, Nevada
2018
Creative Ovation Gallery
Rolling Hills, Ca
2017
ShockBoxx Gallery
Redondo Beach, Ca
2014
Ego Fine Art Gallery
Redondo Beach, Ca
2010
Founded LOPSIDEDPOP.COM
2010
One Man Show – 414 Soundbar, Minneapolis, MN
2009
One Man Show – Two Mile Winery, Berkeley, CA
2008
One Man Show- Stumbleupon.com Corporate offices, San Francisco, CA
2008
One Man Show- Alliance France de San Francisco, 661 Bush St. San Francisco, CA
2007
“Runna Jumpa Soarus Rex” Site specific steel Dinosaur sculpture
2004-2006
“Donkey” Site specific steel donkey mausoleum, Eagle Eye Sanctuary, Sonoma CA
2003-4
“The Purr-fect Companion” Site specific steel
cat Sculpture, San Martin Animal Shelter,
San Martin CA
2002
“Jacques” Site specific steel dog sculpture,
San Martin Animal Shelter, San Martin CA
2001 - 2002
Artist in Residence, Optical Artistry-
Representation, studio and gallery,
San Francisco CA,
2001
One Man Show – Well Hung Art Gallery,
701 Sutter St. San Francisco CA
1998
Art City Gallery – Annual Customer Show,
Ventura, CA
1998
Thousand Oaks Community Gallery,
Annual Juried Show, Thousand Oaks, CA
1997
Gallery 9 – Juried Guest, Thousand Oaks CA
1997
“Leaning On A Friend” Site specific sculpture, Moorpark College, Moorpark1992
1992
Santa Barbara Printmaking Society, Annual Juried Show, Santa Barbara, CA
1992
Ventura County Potters Guild, Annual Juried Contest – First Place
Moorpark College Printmaker of the Year Award
1992-2009
Hollywood Cinema Arts, rental & sale and creation of
artworks for motion picture & television
Hollywood, CA
1991 –92
Angel City Gallery, rental and sale of
artworks for motion picture and television