If you’re a collector, chances are you’ve at least heard of painter Edward Kariti. And if you’re like me, you probably chuckled a little bit when you heard that name. I mean, who names themselves after their art? Well, that’s all changed now! Edward Kariti is one of the most innovative and passionate painters working today. His work has been exhibited around the world and even inspired other artists to create works of their own. So what if his name isn’t “Rambo” or “Spider-Man” — get ready to explore the world of Edward Kariti: A Collector’s Guide to His Art!
About Kariti: A Collector’s Guide to His Art
Edward Kariti (b. 1971) is an American painter and sculptor, known for his large-scale, often religious paintings. But even though his work is often highly figurative, he is more than an artist who focuses primarily on images of the visual arts. Kariti studied painting and sculpture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Art Institute of Chicago and has worked as an artist for many decades. He currently lives and works in New York City.
Paintings by Kariti
Kariti’s paintings are often colorful, representational works focused on domestic subjects. The subjects often represent Biblical and mythological figures such as Adam, Eve, Noah, Job, Abraham, Moses and others. The prominent use of vibrant colors and animal and human figures are elements that other painters often admire while frequently pointing out his differences. Edward Kariti is known for his large-scale, often religious paintings. One such painting is The Immaculate Conception, which features a large, vibrant green field along with bright, human-like figures. More about his paintings you will find in his book.
New & Upcoming Works
Kariti has been painting for over 20 years and has produced many hundreds of paintings. Although his work is often focused on religious themes, he also delves into other subjects such as mythology, portraits and still lifes. There are also a few oil paintings that feature contemporary scenes and people, such as his painting Celebrating the Franchise, which is included in this collection’s catalogue page.
Influences of Edward Kariti
Kariti’s work is heavily influenced by several art movements, including the New York School of painting and Abstract Expressionism. In addition to these direct influences, he also acknowledges the work of artists such as Mark Rothko, Franz Kline, Jackson Pollock, Andrew Wyeth and others, as well as the work of architects such as Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn.
Conclusion
Edward Kariti was born in 1971 and is an American painter and sculptor. As an artist, Kariti primarily paints religious subjects, including the Immaculate Conception, the Annunciation, the Epiphany, and the Assumption. He is also known for his large-scale, often religious paintings. Kariti is an iconoclastic painter, who sometimes deliberately challenges the conventions of painting. The colorful and whimsical Annunciation is a good example of this, while other works in this collection are more conventional. If you’re looking for a great introduction to the world of Edward Kariti: A Collector’s Guide to His Art, start with Impressionist and Modern Art and work your way through to Traditional and Endangered World Art. From there, you can head over to the catalogue page and read about all of Kariti’s artworks, where you can find additional information about his biography, works in development, and any other topics you’d like to learn more about.