Sebastopol Gallery Welcomes Guest Artist Ken Berman

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In April, Sebastopol Gallery is highlighting the work of two painters. One is guest artist Ken Berman, an oil painter who describes himself as a self-taught, “outsider” artist. While studying architecture in college, Ken made a serendipitous visit to Robert Rauschenberg’s studio and was inspired to begin painting after a rewarding conversation with the noted artist. “As soon as I met Rauschenberg, a switch just got turned on," he recalls. "I didn't know what I was going to paint, but I suddenly knew that I was going to pursue it.”

Another strong influence was a visit to Bethlehem Steel Mills, where Berman gained an appreciation for the power and energy of machinery and manufacturing. His paintings combine mechanistic objects with abstract design and varied colors, and these works range in size from 8 inches square to several feet on each side. Ken will continue as a guest artist through May.
The second artist being featured with work in the north window of the gallery is member Jeff Watts. The subjects of his oil portraits include all types of animals and a lively collection of objects, such as billiard balls and birds’ nests. Jeff notes that he is inspired by the old masters, taking advantage of paint’s movement and brush strokes, so that observers always know they are looking at a painting.
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