Kenna Barradell
Pender Island, British Columbia
Kenna Barradell is a multimedia artist whose creations paint vivid narratives reflecting the events and attitudes prevalent within communities and society—a form of social commentary inviting discussion about difficult social and political issues. While the majority of her works are large-scale acrylic paintings on linen, she also makes sizable sculptural pieces using metal, wood, clay, and fabric. She is inspired by artists like Miro, Kahlo, and Yamashiro, artists who ask us to reconsider our understanding of contemporary existence.
Currently, Kenna is deeply engrossed in two significant projects. The first is a series of paintings (42’X72”) honouring undervalued women artists throughout the ages, while the second is a multi-year substantial mixed-media (wood, fabric, paint, metal) installation, Art As Fashion.
Currently, Kenna is deeply engrossed in two significant projects. The first is a series of paintings (42’X72”) honouring undervalued women artists throughout the ages, while the second is a multi-year substantial mixed-media (wood, fabric, paint, metal) installation, Art As Fashion.
Ideas about community and social life inspire me to paint. The painting comes together as I work on the canvas completely from my imagination, very much like an author who writes fiction develops characters as she writes.
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