Ken Kraus

Kenneth J. Kraus' love for the creative process was nurtured by his grandmother, who was a sculptor, his mother, a painter, and his grandfather, a builder. Their collective passions and talents fostered Kraus' own love for the creative process. While he pursued architecture, he found a calling in painting, sculpture, and working with clay.

Kraus attended Pratt Institute in New York City where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture. In the years since, he has explored his passion for painting and sculpture through domestic and international workshops.

Throughout his artistic journey, Kraus has had the opportunity to showcase his work in galleries across the globe, including New York, Scottsdale, Rome, and Athens. His unique and diverse collection of paintings and sculptures have been featured in both private and commercial collections, demonstrating the broad appeal and accessibility of his art.

Kraus' abstract landscapes are a chromatic burst of color and formal strength that can only come from the eye of a natural colorist and the hand of a trained architect. His works evoke sun-soaked days in cities and beaches, a world of royal blues and cheery oranges seen through optimistic eyes. Bold strokes of pigment surround the occasionally found image - like a tiny photograph of a cityscape - striking a pitch-perfect balance between energetic sweeps of color and clear, tight detail.

Kraus' sculptural works demonstrate his passion for form and texture. He creates pieces that are both tactile and expressive, exploring the interplay of light, shadow, and surface.

The quest for aesthetic beauty inspires Kraus to create. He takes great pleasure in the physical act of putting paint down or working with his chosen materials. Through his creations, he conveys emotion to the viewer with layered, dynamic canvases, sculptural works, and tactile pieces. Kraus creates in the pursuit of discovering the new, representing the world in novel colors, forms, and textures, and giving a fresh perspective on life. Kraus' artistic journey is an ever-evolving process of discovery, and his work is a testament to his boundless creativity and passion.