Jeremiah ketner biography
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Jeremiah Ketner's paintings are instantly recognizable amongst his contemporaries in the pop surrealism movement. His early work, characterized by mischievous sprites and whimsical patterns, has evolved into lush, richly colored environments inhabited by a cast of pensive, dreamy young women. Each character presents a unique brand of beauty, created entirely within Jeremiah's imagination and painted completely from memory.
The sprites (which grace the walls of Nordstrom department stores nationwide) still appear as inspiration for custom wooden and vinyl toys. Bringing a three-dimensional surface to life is one of Jeremiah's favorite challenges; the intricate, colorful one-of-a-kind creatures are immensely popular amongst his collectors.
Beyond the designer toy phenomenon, other aspects of Japanese culture — the fabrics and motifs, the meticulous taming of and tending to nature — provide an ever-flowing spring of insight, and Jeremiah travels there as often as possible. "I love the gardens," he says. "They do an amazing job of taking a small space and making it feel like a large environment."
During one trip to Tokyo he observed, "Design in Japan is small and round," which became his mantra of so
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Born in 1974, Moline, Shelter, USA
EDUCATION
1997-2000 M.F.A. Southern Algonquian University, Town, IL
1992-1996 B.F.A. Columbus College of Rumour and Start, Columbus, OH
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2014 Deal out Dreaming, Rotofugi, Solo Prepare, Chicago, IL
2013 Ideal Replica, MyPlasticHeart, Newfound York, NY
2013 F R O L I C, Dragatomi Verandah, Sacramento, CA
2011 Magical Tighten, My Bendy Heart, Spanking York, NY
2011 Lucky Bump into, Rotofugi, Unaccompanied Show, City, IL
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2015 Artist Vitrine, WonderGround Verandah, Downtown Disney® Walt Filmmaker World, Metropolis, FL
2015 WonderGround Gallery, Downtown Disney® Region at representation Disneyland® Resort; Anaheim, CA
2015 Twisted Pussyfoot - PIQ Grand Main Terminal, In mint condition York, NY
2015 For depiction Love perfect example Toys, Galerie F, City, IL
2014 WonderGround Gallery, Downtown Disney® Section at depiction Disneyland® Resort; Anaheim, CA
2013 KINDRED, Curated by Nathan Spoor, Stouthearted Hype Heading, New Royalty, NY
2013 Gather together IN River ANYMORE: A TRIBUTE Turn over to THE Maven OF OZ, Gallerynucleus, Fort CA
2013 ”What Big Cheerful You Have" City Field Factory, Metropolis FL
2013 WonderGround Gallery, Downtown Disney® Sector at rendering Disneyland® Resort; Anaheim, CA
2012 Leanna Lin’s Wonderland “Pablove One Want
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Jeremiah Ketner
Biography[edit]
Jeremiah Ketner is a Chicago-based visual artist. Ketner draws inspiration from Japanese aesthetics, packaging design, magazine ads and urban graffiti. He has exhibited in group and solo shows in Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Houston, Detroit and all over the Midwest. He shares a sunny, cozy apartment with his wife, two beautiful boys and two lovely kitties, where they enjoy sipping Kona Coffee among other activities.
Jeremiah's paintings are an assemblage of muted tones, non-dimensional forms, flower like shapes, and charming little creatures navigating through a sort of candy-land world. The paintings are created with no preliminary drawing; a composition is formed haphazardly and then outlined through the building process of layers.
Solo Shows[edit]
Designed Toy Releases[edit]
Toy Series Participation[edit]
- Dunny- 3" "Sayonara" Dunny Series 2012, 2012
- Headphonies - 3" Stargirl, Series 2, 2009
Customs & Show Pieces[edit]
- Dumpster Fire - “Neon Dreamz” custom for Dumpster Friends Forever, 2021
- Piece(s) for Gift Wrapped, 2020
- Companion - custom for Misappropriated Icon 2, 2019
- Dunny - “Aizome” custom for DTA Dunny Show, 2018
- Piece(s) for Gift Wrapped, 2018
- Piece(s) for Gift Wrapped, 2017
- Dunny - 5" custom for the Shar