Kentucky Nude
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Kentucky NudeOpening Reception December 6th [5-9PM]
Exhibition Dates: December 6th - January 5th
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The Lexington Art League has hosted 'The Nude' exhibition for most of the past 30 years. It has now grown to be one of the most anticipated exhibitions in the area. 2019 is the first year that this exhibition will be presented as a biennial for Kentucky artists. This year the exhibition will include appx. 80 artworks by over 50 Kentucky Artists.
Participating Artists
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James Daniel Adkins
Keith Auerbach Martin Beck Heather Brunetti Carsen Bryant Brooklynn Burke Rocky Cecil Bill Cole Indigo Cunningham Alex DeMoll Todd Fife Larry Frost |
Jack Girard
Tim Goins Cory Graham Krista Graham James Grubola Parker Harlowe Rosemary Harney David Harover Steve Heartsill Barry Herald Max Herbert Chris Huestis |
Heather L.M. Isaman
Marsha Karagheusian Debra Lott Debra Lott - Art Aaron Lubrick Megan Martin Samantha Jean Moore Victor Palomino - Artwork Ashley Parker Owens Maria Risner Julio Rodriguez Alyssa Sciortino Jessica Simpson |
Kenny Smith
Travis Sparks Barbara Steinrock Elizabeth K. Sturgill Nick Thelen Sarah Vaughan Cate Wagoner Clay Wainscott David C. Waltz Sidney Webb Bradley A. Wilder Ree Wilson Chloë Wooton |
Curatorial Statement
The Nude exhibition has a 30-year history with the Lexington Art League but when it was launched in the 1980’s it was presented with nervous anticipation. The president of the organization, Elsie Harris, was simply relieved the exhibition wasn’t shut down by the authorities for lewdness or indecent exposure. The exhibition, filled with nude subjects, was instead embraced and grew to become a staple of Lexington’s annual art calendar.
The Kentucky Nude is now presented as a biennial and the finale for the 2019 exhibition calendar. Two long-standing Loudoun House studio artists, Don Ament and Helene Steene served as this year’s jurors. Both bring unique and informed perspectives to the selection process, having studied the human form through their respective creative practices and having participated as artists in previous years of The Nude.
Selected artworks present a range of bare human forms within a variety of mediums, styles, and subjects. Some exhibit classical treatments of the figure while others present more loosely rendered depictions or experimental approaches. Some offer great levity while others offer immense gravity. All present in-depth explorations and unique lenses on the raw human form.
“This exhibition showcases artistic talent ranging from student work of merit, all the way to outstanding pieces by masters in complete control of their artistic voice and medium - all from right here in Kentucky.” - Don Ament
“We invite you to spend some time with the artworks that speak to you directly, and maybe to discover new interpretations of how some Kentucky artists celebrate the human form.” - Helene Steene
-Logan Dennison, Exhibition Director
The Kentucky Nude is now presented as a biennial and the finale for the 2019 exhibition calendar. Two long-standing Loudoun House studio artists, Don Ament and Helene Steene served as this year’s jurors. Both bring unique and informed perspectives to the selection process, having studied the human form through their respective creative practices and having participated as artists in previous years of The Nude.
Selected artworks present a range of bare human forms within a variety of mediums, styles, and subjects. Some exhibit classical treatments of the figure while others present more loosely rendered depictions or experimental approaches. Some offer great levity while others offer immense gravity. All present in-depth explorations and unique lenses on the raw human form.
“This exhibition showcases artistic talent ranging from student work of merit, all the way to outstanding pieces by masters in complete control of their artistic voice and medium - all from right here in Kentucky.” - Don Ament
“We invite you to spend some time with the artworks that speak to you directly, and maybe to discover new interpretations of how some Kentucky artists celebrate the human form.” - Helene Steene
-Logan Dennison, Exhibition Director
Gallery of Images
All Lexington Art League programs are made possible through the generous support of LexArts.
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The Kentucky Arts Council, a state arts agency, provides operating support to the Lexington Art League with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support provided by Lexington Parks & Recreation.
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