Keith Garcia lives and works in Philadelphia. His paintings are parqueted together to create a fictitious world that consists of reinvented images of himself, friends, celebrities, and media figures which are used to reflect an uncertain and ambiguous serenity. These scenes unify to build a pent-up feeling of aggression in a peaceful yet deceiving environment, in a place where constant fear of danger, incarceration, or captivity is evident. the added use of fonts and various symbols provoke an emotion that is similar to exploring a foreign place where innocence and unruliness can go hand in hand. the topics are somewhat dark and dismal ~~ yet there is still a sense of delight, as a hint of irony exists that acts as a parallel for the infusion of contrasting bright colors throughout each piece.
2006, Hedgehog, acrylic on wood panel, 2 3/4 x 4 1/8”
2006, Jagland Arctic Force, acrylic and gouache on canvas 9 x 12”
2006, Lis At The Bloomsburg Fair, acrylic and gouache on wood panel, 7 1/2 x 6 3/4”
2006, Indian Jawn, acrylic and gouache on canvas, 9 x 9”
2006, The Mountains, acrylic and gouache on canvas, 5 1/8 x 3 1/2”
2006, PT’s Evil Stunt Dub, acrylic on wood panel, 4 x 7 1/4”
2006, Kim Jong Ill, acrylic on wood panel, 4 4/5 x 5 1/4”
2004, Slaby and Hans, acrylic on wood panel, 7 5/8 x 10”
Keith Garcia
2006, Hedgehog, acrylic on wood panel, 2 3/4 x 4 1/8”
2006, Hedgehog, acrylic on wood panel, 2 3/4 x 4 1/8”
2006, Hedgehog, acrylic on wood panel, 2 3/4 x 4 1/8”