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Name   : Keith Theriot
Location: Orlando  
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Keith Theriot

Biography
Background: Theriot graduated from L.S.U. in Baton Rouge in 1983 with a degree in Fine Art, where he considers some of his instructors, Ann Harding, Ed Pramuck and Robert Warrens, to have had an influence on the direction of his work. For historical influences, he is drawn to the mastery of Michelangelo, Keith Haring, Max Beckman and Pablo Picasso. At his first New York exhibition in1986, an article in the New York Native referred to Theriot's work as "Matissey". In a 1987 review of his first One Man exhibition in Baton Rouge the Louisiana State Times reporter referred to his work as "Picasso-like", From 1985 to 1993 Theriot maintained an art studio in the Meat Packing District of New York and from 1993 to 2000 his studio was in the Faubourg Marigny of New Orleans. Currently he works form his studio in Orlando. Theriot's artwork has been exhibited in Orlando, New Orleans, New York, Washington D.C. and Baton Rouge.
 
Statement
The Process: Using the subconscious (mind) to start the paintings, or "no pre-conceived" idea, Theriot begins the process by splattering, dripping, and slapping paint onto many surfaces at once in an expressionist manner, creating a primordial type of imagery and energy. The application of paint is a balance between aggressive and nurturing, and creates what he believes to be a form of true, real expression. He returns to the pieces to search out conscious recognizable images and/or figures. The goal is to make the primordial imagery and energy (i.e. abstract shapes, colors, lines) more accessible to the viewer and create art that will draw the viewer into the "expression" of the artwork. If the primordial imagery communicates clearly he completes the process without recognizable images, offering a non-literal revelation to the viewer.
 
Exhibitions
2003 - Lofts of Winter Park Village, Juried competition, Winter Park Von Liebig Art Center - ART ENCOUNTERS 2003, Naples QUACK December Group Show - GLBCC, Orlando Church St. Gallery of Contemporary Art - FL Artist Registry Exhibit, Orlando Post Cards from the Edge - Benefit for Visual AIDS - Galerie Lelong, New York Parables?LGCC, New Orleans QUACK Premier (Queer Art Collective) Gay Days Kick off Party, Orlando Museum of Art OVAL Fringe Group Show ?Orlando Visual Artists League "Delish" 1st Thursday Entry ?Orlando Museum of Art "Body II - GLBCC, Orlando 2002 - Catharsis ?Statscript Pharmacy, Orlando Bloodwork / Titans ?Statscript Pharmacy, Orlando 2001 - 20/20 ?Statscript Pharmacy, Orlando 2000 - Studio Closing ?Faubourg-Marigny Studio, New Orleans 1998 - Two Man Exhibition - Quarter Scene, New Orleans 1999 - Afternoon With Art: Unstretched ?Faubourg-Marigny Studio 1997 - Body ?LGCC, New Orleans 1996 - New Work ?A. Palmer Studio, New York Carnal New Orleans ?LGCC, New Orleans 1995 - Safari Series ?A. Palmer Studio, New York Biohazardous Art ?LGCC, New Orleans 1994 - Charmers (Assemblages) ?Barakat, New Orleans FourSkins ?Second Skin Leather, New Orleans 1993 - From The Distance ?A. Palmer Studio, New York 1992 - Studio Show ?95 Horatio Street, New York 1990 - Open Studio ?430 West 14th Street, New York 1989 - New Work ?Griffith-Menard Gallery, Baton Rouge 1988 - One Man Show ?Uzzolo Gallery, Washington D.C. 1987 - New Work ?Griffith-Menard Gallery, Baton Rouge 1986 - One Man Show ?AREA, New York 1985 - Opening Group Show ?Griffith-Menard Gallery, Baton Rouge 1983 - Bachelor of Fine Arts/Painting & Drawing ?L.S.U., Baton Rouge
 

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