Designz in Metal by Dennis Kinkead at Thief River Falls
Warren, Minn. – The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is pleased to announce Designz in Metal by Dennis Kinkead. The exhibit will be held at the Carnegie Library, 102 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls and is open through Tuesday, Oct. 7. This exhibit includes 12 metal sculptures and four watercolor pieces.
Kinkead is a 2-D and 3-D artist from Hallock who specializes in sculpture and iron works, and painting. From boilermaker to grain farmer to customs officer at the U.S. border, Kinkead’s interests and abilities know no bounds.
A native of Aitkin, Minn., he has always had a passion for learning and new experiences. Inspired and taught by his father-in-law in the late 1990s, Dennis started learning the craft of metalworking. His first large project was a coffee table that he handcrafted entirely on his own, including all the jigs and fixtures.
After taking home first prize at the county fair, Kinkead knew he had found a new art form to be passionate about. His work progressed over the years, including metal roses, the front railing on his family home, a hall table with matching mirror, and other pieces of household furniture. He soon shifted gears into a more natural and mythical theme including birds, skull heads and dragons.
Recently, Kinkead signed up for an online art class where he has been honing his drawing and painting skills. Today, his art is distinctly influenced by Asian culture as evidenced by the images of koi fish, blossoming trees, and Chinese and Japanese characters. When asked what inspires his love of Asian imagery, he simply replied, “I just like it.”
The exhibit is located on the second floor of the Carnegie Library. Parking is available in the back of the building. The library is open Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 8-11 a.m. It will also be open at other times when the Chamber of Commerce office is open. Visit trfchamber.com, call 218-681-3720, or email [email protected].
For more information about this exhibit, visit our website at NWArtsCouncil. org, or if you are an artist interested in exhibiting a body of work with NWMAC, contact Trey Everett at (218) 280-4917 or email NWArtsCouncil@ gmail.com.
DENNIS KINKEAD, Hallock, Minn., stands by a few of his pieces on display at the Carnegie Library, Thief River Falls. His art will be on display through Tuesday, Oct. 7.
(Submitted Photo)
KINKEAD also paints and is influenced by Asian culture. This is a koi fish painting he created.
(Submitted Photo)
DENNIS KINKEAD, Hallock, Minn., stands by a few of his pieces on display at the Carnegie Library, Thief River Falls. His art will be on display through Tuesday, Oct. 7.
(Submitted Photo)
