Chad M. Olsen: What’s Nebraska like, babe?
“There is a place that has a feeling that is personal to me. I wish I could take her to this place, but she is no longer in my life. The best I can do is to show her that place and my feelings through these paintings. What is important is the act of painting, … Continue reading
Fine Art: the Gift for Any Occasion
Giving artwork as a gift not only signals how much thought was put into choosing an appropriate and tasteful piece, but it also speaks to the recipient’s style. Kiechel Fine Art offers a variety of work from 19th and 20th century American prints and paintings to contemporary prints, paintings, and sculptures that can accommodate all … Continue reading
John Steuart Curry: A Regionalist Perspective
JOHN STEUART CURRY (1897-1946) Together we stood for an art whose forms and meanings would have direct and easily comprehended relevance to the American culture of which we were by blood and daily life a part. – Thomas Hart Benton John Steuart Curry was born in Dunavant, Kansas, and, after training at the Chicago Art … Continue reading
An Open Letter to NU & the Nebraska State Legislature | Kiechel Fine Art
NU Announces $9.2M in ‘Phase One’ Cuts; Includes Faculty, Academic and Athletic Programs The cuts include consolidating or eliminating several undergraduate and graduate programs, shuttering certain research and extension offices, and terminating some students services and athletic teams, according to proposals from the system’s three chancellors. Continue Reading to View Full Article Published by the Lincoln Journal … Continue reading
Currently on View: Two Fascinating Portraits by Paul Swan
Paul Swan (1884 – 1972) was once one of the most celebrated and eccentric artists of his time but has since been forgotten. Acclaimed as “America’s Leonardo” and dubbed “the most beautiful man in the world”, Swan based his artistic aspirations on Oscar Wilde’s dictum of art for art’s sake. His multi-faceted career included painting, … Continue reading
Thomas Hart Benton’s daughter, Jessie Benton, Responds to Mural Controversy at Indiana University
‘My Father Painted the Truth’ by Jessie Benton This guest column was submitted by Jessie Benton of Los Angeles, the daughter of artist Thomas Hart Benton. [provided by the Herald Times Online] I am coming late to the discussion of the Benton murals at Indiana Universityand the desired removal of one of its panels. It … Continue reading
The Last Hurrah: New Paintings & Drawings by Dan Howard
Friday, October 20, 2017 was Dan Howard’s opening reception for his solo exhibition, “The Last Hurrah: New Paintings & Drawings by Dan Howard.” The evening included a brief conversation with Buck Kiechel and Dan Howard. As Dan has stated in his artist statement, this exhibition will be his last major exhibition of new … Continue reading
Dan Howard’s Tribute to Husker Football
Although born and raised in Iowa, Dan Howard’s passion and dedication to Nebraska football has defined his 42 years of living in Lincoln. In 2016, Howard memorialized his passion for the Huskers with two paintings in tribute to Tom Osborn and the 1997 National Champion team. Titled Tribute to T.O.: I (A Crucial Win) and Tribute to T.O.: … Continue reading
Thomas Hart Benton: What You Might Not Know About the Artist
Thomas Hart Benton was a pivotal Regionalist artist – this fact most of us know. Benton was a painter known mainly for his mural work, and the historical take on the everyday in the context of the history of America at that time. Island Hay, Thomas Hart Benton, 1945, Lithograph, 9.75 x 12.50 inches, contact … Continue reading
Roger Medearis: The Evolution of an Artist
The life and artistic career of Roger Medearis speaks to his ability to adapt to his environment while simultaneously continuing to develop and pursue a unique style. Born in Fayette, Missouri on March 6, 1920, Medearis found artistic inspiration in even the most unlikely environments. Living in several small towns around Missouri and Oklahoma did … Continue reading
