KURT MERKEL
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!”
Kurt Merkel was born in Wooster, Ohio and grew up on Long Island, New York. With
a degree in Advertising Art and Design, Kurt began working as an Art Director,
Illustrator and Calligrapher for a variety of ad agencies and design studios in
NYC. In 1989, Kurt moved to Orlando, Florida to open his own design studio. Presently,
he lives in Miami... where he continues to exercise his creative talents as an
artist, photographer and musician, in this vibrant artistic environment.