Starving Artist

So William is not a "starving artist" because he is a welder by trade, but the term sure resonates when thinking about selling his work.  As an artist being asked "how much" can bring on some strong emotions (our artists friends will understand).  I've seen William struggle with giving a "dollar sign" to his sculptures because he has an emotional attachment to the pieces.  Those emotions come from the creative process put into each piece and in Williams words "the scrap metal calling to be transformed".  Of course a desire to sell his work and share it with others is always present, but there is a different scale of feelings to a sale of a piece with meaning for the artist. 

As we grow in our attempt to share the work it is our intention to have an art show where each piece will be presented with dimensions, descriptions, and prices.  A lot of work and time need to be put into creating the event (including some red tape).   We are hoping to make it an unique experience for attendees sharing as many of William's pieces as possible and inviting other artists to show work as well.  We don't know where this path will lead, but are ready for the adventure to explore the world of art through this door. It is only in the very EARLY stages of happening and could take a really long time to pull it all together (possibly 2016).  

Until then, we hope you enjoy our updates in this blog and on the face book page William Kimmons Art.

The Owl

Sculptures by artist William Kimmons primarily use recycled scrap metals. Occasionally he incorporates other materials as inspired by works. 

This piece was influenced by the sightings and sounds of owls in the surrounding wooded area of Ceder Hill Missouri where William spent years growing up and exploring. He has a great love of the outdoors and nature that is incorporated into his work.

The legs are discarded metal springs and give the owl a slight motion causing a live industrial feel.

The side view delivers resemblance to another feathered creature.

The back view and end leaving you with a couple of Owl facts:

1. "Owls can rotate their heads and necks as much as 270 degrees. Owls have fourteen neck vertebrae as compared to 7 in humans which makes their necks more flexible."
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This is a pic of an owl on the mailboxes where William grew up captured by his mother Geri Kimmons this year.  As you can see it did not show off it's "fourteen neck vertebrae" with a 270 degree turn towards the camera!

Hope you enjoyed the first explanation and viewing of a piece of William Kimmons art.  Please come back and also "like" and "share" us on facebook.