When Ken Edwards retired after 30 years as a firefighter he began to experiment with making art – sculpture, furniture and paintings.
Large Cultivator
found object, poplar, acrylic, 32″ x 16″ x 2.5″
There is something poetic about Edwards’ path: From a lifetime of working to stop the chaos and damage of raging, uncontrolled flames, where he likely saw much sorrow and destruction, to a more sedate environment where he controls the materials in a manner that brings beauty into the world.
Pick
found object, poplar, acrylic, 26″ x 25″ x 3″
The self-taught artist now splits his time between painting and creating sculpture with wood, acrylic paint and found objects.
Pick No. 4
found object, poplar, acrylic, 18″ x 12″ x 3″
Pick No. 2
found object, poplar, acrylic, 26″ x 22″ x 3″
“My work is nonobjective – a combination of shapes, marks, colors, textures and happy accidents. My passion for this work has grown steadily and I look forward to doing it for a long time to come.” Ken Edwards
Hammer
found object, poplar, acrylic, 11″ x 5″ x 2″
“Being largely self taught allows a certain freedom to explore the use of materials, but creates difficulty in discussing what I do in art-speak.” Ken Edwards
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Ken Edwards brings a polish and understanding of materials and composition to his gem-like work. His passion is evident, and wouldn’t we all like to have such “happy accidents?”