Midnight Transformation
Dennis Kleidon paints robust abstractions that unleash the imagination and explore the possibilities of paint in action. Each of Kleidon’s painting is an experiment, integrating color, bold strokes, and the beautiful dynamics of flowing textures within.
In his recent paintings, paint explodes out of the graphic borders to express a creative dynamic over the relaxed, meditative background textures. This series is called “Transformation,” a title shared by a book Kleidon has written called, Unleash Your Imagination: Transform Your Life, encouraging his readers to unleash their imagination as a way of unlocking their hidden passions.
As a classically trained pianist, Kleidon translates his love for jazz in two new series of paintings titled, “Poinciana” and “’Round Midnight,” following the impressions of two jazz greats, Ahmad Jamal, and Thelonious Monk. In these paintings, Kleidon translates the deep rich moods of their musical expressions and the synchronization experienced in piano jazz groups. Dissonant, yet composed, the paintings in Midnight Transformation display nuances that stretch the imagination and stoke the dreams of the viewer.
“Kleidon’s paintings are not Minimalist. They are deeply personal. You see the motion of the creator’s hand. They are in no way blank – on the contrary, they are bursting with life.”
— Edward Lucie-Smith
In his recent paintings, paint explodes out of the graphic borders to express a creative dynamic over the relaxed, meditative background textures. This series is called “Transformation,” a title shared by a book Kleidon has written called, Unleash Your Imagination: Transform Your Life, encouraging his readers to unleash their imagination as a way of unlocking their hidden passions.
As a classically trained pianist, Kleidon translates his love for jazz in two new series of paintings titled, “Poinciana” and “’Round Midnight,” following the impressions of two jazz greats, Ahmad Jamal, and Thelonious Monk. In these paintings, Kleidon translates the deep rich moods of their musical expressions and the synchronization experienced in piano jazz groups. Dissonant, yet composed, the paintings in Midnight Transformation display nuances that stretch the imagination and stoke the dreams of the viewer.
“Kleidon’s paintings are not Minimalist. They are deeply personal. You see the motion of the creator’s hand. They are in no way blank – on the contrary, they are bursting with life.”
— Edward Lucie-Smith
