Kagen King

Artist Statement

I take the words and unspoken actions of politicians, media conglomerates, and news pundits, and break them down. By taking media from new sources such as New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine I can criticize politicians and political commentators by using their own words against them. With my use of symbols and the connection through material I criticize the United States', typically, reactionary policies both domestically and overseas. I combine these elements with abstraction to amplify the convoluted path of American politics.

Biography

Kagen King is a visual artist from Athens, GA. He experiments with different media such as printmaking, sculpture, installation along with his primary media (painting). He uses art to discuss both past and present issues in the world and, particularly American Politics.

By manipulating the words spoken, and written, from politicians and large media conglomerates Kagen transforms the words into his own narrative to express his political identity.

cut your eyes out, i'll tell you what you saw_ 2024_Mixed Media on Canvas, 36 x 60 inches
riches be upon you_2023_Acrylic and Found Media on Canvas_64 x 66 inches
Thanks Joe!_2024_Acrylic, Flashe, and Newspaper on Canvas_ 18 x 36 inches
the headlines don't speak the full truth_2024_Mixed Media on Canvas_44 x 60 inches