Kingsport’s Circle Gallery Spotlight – Dan Kessler

Kingsport Cultural Arts is pleased to announce the latest exhibiting artist at The Circle Gallery – Dan Kessler.

Kessler has been a full-time painter since 1991 and his work can be found in corporate and private collections around the world. Kessler’s exhibit includes original paintings and varying sizes of giclée prints, with his art guaranteed to make an impression. From “Sax Dog” to “Rainbow Cats” to “Sheep Farm,” there is likely a piece that will speak directly to you.

The Circle Gallery is located on the first floor of Kingsport City Hall (415 Broad Street) and Kessler’s exhibit will be on display until March 6. The Circle Gallery is brought to you by Kingsport Cultural Arts.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Daniel Patrick Kessler’s artistic roots began in Catholic grammar school, where nuns gave him holy cards – bright, ornate depictions of religious scenes – which caught his eye and fired his imagination.

Among his major influences are modern artists Joseph Cornell, Man Ray, Robert Rauschenberg, and Gregory Gillespie, the 17th century Dutch masters and the Italian Renaissance painters.

Today, Kessler’s distinctive renderings of the Texas state flag, of a sheepish, brightly colored red dog with an apple on its head, known as William Tell’s dog, and of 19th century Washington homes have become a staple of his oeuvre.

Kessler’s architectural pieces include five commissioned Presidential commemorative paintings of The White House and a folk art rendition of the White House used by President Clinton and the First Lady for a 1996 Christmas card.

For more information about Kessler, please visit www.kesslerart.com.