Artist Statement

Ultimately my art practice acts as a tool for expression and introspection. Each composition is constructed with arrangements of representations of objects and symbols, which derive meaning through each pieces relationship to the things placed around it and within the context of a whole. Many of my works are highly personal and often employ a language of symbology that is only completely understandable to me. Although many of the idiosyncrasies of the conceptual framework are cloaked by this personal language, my intention is that the viewer understands each aspect of a work uniquely due to their individual relationship with the set of symbols and objects.

Bio

Forest Wolf Kell is multi-disciplinary artist working in Portland, Oregon. Kell Graduated Portland State University in 2017 with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art. Most of his works are paintings and illustrations with aesthetics influenced by graffiti and tattoo culture. Kell is the owner, head artist and co-curator of the Portland arts collective and clothing company, Last Bus Club. Kell and his collective have organized, curated and presented many unique art exhibitions and events including: