BOUCK, kevin

Statement
My intention is to reveal a truth that will draw the viewer closer to contemplate his or her own place. I am interested in discovery through imagination and the imprint we are left with as a record or a fragment of actual experience. My work references moments in history reflecting perceptions related to the idea of place.  Perceptions of place can instill comfort even when danger and uncertainty exists.  For me place is not merely a reflection of the imagination, but also a reflection of experience contextualized by nature, and the ideas motivated by a history. With my work I pursue themes of nature that are active throughout the urban environment. The city is moving, breathing and fluid with energy. I am interested in the interaction between the city and its inhabitants, how people adjust to and affect their own soundings.  My drawings, installation and sculpture are pathways for exploration. Through the act of making I work to gain insight that may ground me to my experiences. I make work that reveals my response to nature, my ideas and perceptions of the world around me.

Biography
In 2010 Kevin Bouck earned his Bachelors of Fine Art in Studio Art from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, and in 2012 earned his Masters of Fine Art from Rhode Island School of Design. After more  than two years  living  in  the ATE (Ah-Tey) district of Lima, Peru he recently moved back to the United  States  where he lives with his wife and children.  As a child Kevin  spent time living in Lagos,  Nigeria. He has more recently spent a considerable amount of time living in Poland, Denmark, Mexico and Peru.

Kevin Has been a member of Artnauts since 2015.