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Bio
Curator Paul Kroner is an award winning contemporary visual artist, designer, and the owner of Studio Kroner, a contemporary artist-owned gallery in downtown Cincinnati. He opened the gallery in 2021 with a mission to create an inspiring space that showcases thought-provoking art, fosters creative dialogue, and builds connections between artists and the community. With a background in fine art and design, Paul's work spans painting, sculpture, and public art, often exploring themes of identity, perception, and human connection. Through Studio Kroner, he continues to champion emerging and established artists while engaging audiences in meaningful conversations about art and culture.
Statement
At the heart of my work is a desire to find the intersection of art and design. I strive for a place where aesthetics and composition work in harmony to communicate, guide, and engage the viewer in a unique experience.
As a trained designer, I bring a process-oriented and iterative approach to my art. I move fluidly from one medium to another and my work spans from representational to abstract, 2D to 3D, and analog to digital.
With the human form as my primary muse, I explore the intricate balance between stability and instability, expressing the universal struggle for equilibrium. My passion lies in the intersection of design aesthetics and human emotion. I am captivated by the elegance of form, the fluidity of curves, and the eloquence of negative space. My creative practice is also a personal odyssey, a daily confrontation with the tumultuous forces within. By illuminating our shared human struggle to find peace and balance through form, curves, and negative space, viewers find fresh openings to contemplate the delicate interplay between inner turmoil and outer calm.
My sculptural endeavors unveil the essence of human existence and the intricate interplay between light and shadow in our collective experience. I aim to engage viewers in deciphering the ambiguity of forms, allowing them to construct their own narratives. The overarching goal remains consistent: to create a visual narrative that integrates the viewer as an essential part of the story.
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