Kenneth A. Kerslake

Kerslake, Kenneth Alvin

American, 1930 - 2007

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The image features a large circle with red and dark, intricate abstract patterns surrounded by a bold, black outline. Vertical black and white stripes extend from the upper part of the circle, bordered by textured, cloudy gray spaces. At the base, there is a horizontal strip with small teal shapes and designs.
Kenneth A. Kerslake, Tamarind Institute, Untitled, 1964, lithograph in black, white, red-green and gray, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.92

Untitled

Kenneth A. Kerslake, Tamarind Institute · 1964 · lithograph in black, white, red-green and gray ·  Accession ID  1984.34.92

The image shows intertwined and overlapping shapes within an oval frame. Curved lines and organic forms are intricately packed together, resembling familiar objects such as bones, shells, and horns. The use of shading and texture creates depth and dimension, evoking a three-dimensional collage of natural and anatomical elements. The overall effect is an intricate tapestry blurring the line between the abstract and the recognizable.
Kenneth A. Kerslake, The Witnessed Image, 1959, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2855

The Witnessed Image

Kenneth A. Kerslake · 1959 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2855