There are times in life that call for action, efficiency and speed. There are times when slowing down, breathing, and just sitting, are what we have to do. This body of work is intended to express the importance of the slow, quiet instances that I experience in my daily life, and that help me maintain the delicate balance of living. There are things that cause worry, frustration, distraction, anger, confusion, etc… There are also things that...

Kevin Layton’s art career began with two years of ceramic study.  His interests in glaze and surface texture carried over from ceramics into his current body of work, which consists of large-scale paintings and drawings.  His work explores domestic life as experienced from the perspective of a young father. His work involves collage techniques, while intertwining the qualities of paint and line.  He communicates his conceptual ideas by...

Portraiture ranging from formal representation to work dealing with the notions of personal grooming and the cultivation of beauty have led me, in my most recent work, to investigate the mythos surrounding deformity and anomalous physical structures. Narrative figuration motivates me to investigate interior psychological spaces; oils encourage me to revive an interest in classical ideals of beauty. My work is influenced by a range of styles...

My artwork originates from the gap between two different worlds—the privileged and working class. Living between the two and not able to solely belong to either one, I am constantly searching for connections and a sense of place.   I struggle with accepting myself as a participant in ether group.  I value both the physical prowess of manual labor, and the intellectualism of the elite.  I am interested in both group’s limitations and how...

My work has developed through the experience of observing the surrounding structure and space of both the natural and man made world. As I walk through any space, I assess the visible relationship between forms and the different psychological impact they provide. The more I am surrounded by urban materials, the more the atmosphere seems to become linear, rigid, and cold. By partnering the life energy of organic forms with the rigid structure...