allegro, 2005, oil on canvas, 50 x 60 inches, private collection.
Eric Kunde, born in 1969, has established himself as a contemporary
artist uniquely in touch with the past. His works
encompass many different styles, while always displaying a deep knowledge of
traditional technique acquired through careful study of the old masters. The themes of
beauty, memory, and subjective perception are ever present.
Kunde's concern with paint handling accounts for the
variety of his works. Large scale floral works that
incorporate a strong sense of abstract composition,
carefully rendered still-lifes that revel in their
study of color and light, and diverse imagery culled
from various media are approached with methods
individual to each.
routine, 2005, oil on canvas, 36 x 30 inches, $3000.
