Ray Kleinlein began still life painting when he was a student at the Columbus College of Art & Design. From his first one man show in 1997 in Memphis TN to current representation in Keny Gallery, Columbus OH, Christa Faut Gallery, Charlotte NC and Crossnore Gallery, Linville, NC critical response to Kleinlein’s work has been consistently positive. His work has received national exposure in the magazines New American Paintings and Southern Living.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

I employ a synthesis of traditional and contemporary aesthetics, particularly those associated with geometric abstraction and minimalism. The subjects I paint are the seemingly unremarkable objects which we encounter daily but tend not to notice. Objects are chosen for their formal qualities, but rarely remain neutral. Ironically, it is the neutrality of my paintings that leaves them open to interpretation.