Kurt Merkel is an artist’s artist. His intense body of work is derived from the deepest creative elements of human nature. He creates from intuition and self expression, letting the rhythms and flows of energy reveal what he calls “The Language of Poetic Line”. Merkel’s medium of choice is Birch wood, as the wood’s grain presents its own rhythms and energy; creating an even deeper relationship between the medium’s natural characteristics and the painter’s intuitive self-expression.

Kurt’s work is impossible to ignore. The visual transparency of his work is beautiful, calming and deep with imagery and emotion. They reach out and compel you to engage in an intimate dialog. And in this conversation, through this language of poetic line, a relationship will develop that will draw you back again and again... as fresh, and as deep as you’re willing to go.

“Pablo Picasso believed that his paintings must awaken something, even in the man who doesn't ordinarily look at pictures. In each painting, he wanted to provide something for every level of thinking. I share this view and my intent is to communicate with you, through this universal language of poetic line... through imagery and emotions... offering you a part of me, that you may find, is a part of you. Enjoy!”