Out of Context

Original photo & digital art by K.K.W

#1. Rear window

#2. A brave new world

#3. I watch Skopje

#4. On Sandanski Blvd [vo Skopje]

#5. Vo gradot [Fiat lux] 

#6. Not on the square, or the level

#7. Memories of green

#8. Stairway to heaven

#9. Ground-control to major tom.. 

#10. I reflect, therefore I am?

#11. Where we Met...

#12. Unintended design aspect?

#13. I think I know that guy...

#14. The Policy of Truth

#15. Strange face

#16. Heaven's Gonna burn Your Eyes  

#17. As above, so below

#18. Sic luceat lux

#19. This must be the place

#20. The remains of the day

#21. Requiem for the dead

Out of Context: art work & text by K.K.W, curated by Kendell Kerwin. 

Appropriation through the allure of a moment, is a silent verse that can be seen. The windows of the soul, in conjunction with subconscious apparitions - drawing with light - imposing emotions on reality. Questioning connectivity by redefining it, we find the high-water mark. We cannot be forsaken, immersed in all this passing beauty, raising out of deconstructed memories. Analog information through digital application; the remains of the day. "Tryin' to make it real...but compared to what?" [1] 


All photo's are digital, and for sale [available sizes: A1, A2, A3, or inches - 11x14, 16x20, 20x30]. If you would like to make a purchase please contact the artist: 1-347-328-7903 or Kerwinares@yahoo.com.  

Prior to my first major art project [In The Shadow Of The Young Ones] I wouldn't have taken notice of the unintended patterns & visual aspects of urban change. Art is what we make of it, and also being open to information that alters our perception. Even out of context a story is told; not only about the subject, but also the author.

The color image before the photo's is a preview of a new series of digital art-work, and the subject of an upcoming exhibition. Thank you for taking the time to engage with this. Some of the photographs were taken in Skopje [capital of The Republic of Macedonia], the others in New York City.

1. Compared To What - by Roberta Flack  

Brighton Beach Memoirs (part 1)

This months cover by K.K.W,
with layout by Aleksandar Ares. 

Away from "The City", and along the water. Photos & text by K.K.W

One of the most amazing things about NYC, is that we have a few beaches. They give us something of a sea-side escape, from our never-ending concrete jungle. Even today, Brighton beach area is like another world to many. Populated by those from Ukraine & Russia (some are Jewish - orthodox & non, others Orthodox Christian), its a charming-strange area, with ruff-patches, problems, gruff characters and friendly people. For me, its a place of fond memories, small adventures with old friends, late night excursions on the beach and first taste of passion & love. 

View from the Q train-station platform.
Even today, there's a thrill & excitement
to riding the train to Beach.  

Near Brighton 6 or 7 - you turn right
at the corner and walk to the Beach.

From late Fall - early Winter 2009.
Kodak 400 film 

From late Fall - early Winter 2009.
Kodak 400 film 

From late Fall - early Winter 2009.
Kodak 400 film. Most of my high school
lived in Brooklyn, & we would hit the beach
for a smoke & fade into the sunset.  

April 2015 - digital. 

Walking along the shore was always
calming; the sound of the waves,
scent of salty-sea water. 

As my first girlfriend was from Kiev,
there were many moments spent walking along
 the shore, & under the summer sun.

It always felt like I was leaving everything
behind, for someplace free of aging buildings
and cramp city streets. 

From late Fall - 2009.
Kodak 400 film. The faded memories
were always with me, like wisps of smoke
from a warm bong.  

April 2015 - digital. 

With the right music & a few pocket-size
bottles of wine, its a rugged version
of someplace perfect. 

If you would like to know more, go to:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brighton_Beach. Sometimes I wonder, has it been 10, 15, 20 years? Seems like a lifetime, riding on a never-ending roller-coaster. The waves like memories lapping at my soul; a sound I forget but its never really far. Wild days with friends long gone, and lonely nights on the beach with great music & Mary-Jane. 'Art is the reason, art is the way'   

New American Sculpture

This months cover by K.K.W,
with layout by Aleksandar Ares.
On the cover, Stephanie Cunningham.

@ FiveMyles: New American Sculpture - curated by Dexter Wimberly. Photo's by K.K.W

Clive Murphy, "Neon Toaster"

Lindsay Dye

Lindsay Dye

Leonardo Benzant [middle]

From left: Kate Stone, Asif Mian & Lindsay Dye

From left: Hugh Hayden & Dexter Wimberly

Detail from "Primer"

Clive Murphy, "Neon Toaster"

Matt Sears & Lindsay Dye

Kate Stone [on the left]

Marine Cornuet [on the left]

Kate Stone

Matt Sears [on the far right]

Hugh Hayden [looking at Kate Stone's piece]

Kate stone & her Husband.

Lindsay Dye's piece.

If you would like to know more, go to: www.fivemyles.org/newamericansculpture, or:www.bkreader.com/2015/02/new-american-sculpture-opens-at-fivemyles-gallery/, 'Art is the reason, art is the way'