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Kencredible Exhibition @ Delicious Boutique

Kencredible, AKA Ken Penn, will be our featured artist at Delicious Boutique for First Friday in both February and March! Whoa!!!, a double header! When you see his photography you’ll understand why. He’s showcased the designers of Delicious Boutique quite often, and below you can see a sneak peek of his work along with his artists bio.

Ken Penn’s photographic work began while attending high school in Richmond, VA — a city on the James River with a rich art scene and history. It was the late 80’s and Penn’s original subjects were the punk rock bands emerging in the Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach and Richmond area. After high school, Penn attended the Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) Art Foundation, which has repeatedly been ranked the #1 public university school of arts and design in the country by U.S. News & World Report. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and continued to cultivate his interest in photography during his time at VCU.

Penn’s experience ranges from well known non-profit organizations to multimillion dollar household brands such as Circuit City Stores Inc. Always eager to try something new, Penn has never been afraid to take on any task, and in 2007 he photographed the Senior PGA Golf Tournament held on Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina. His subjects range from fashion to fine art to entertainment, with a strong emphasis on fashion.

With fashion photography being a strong focus of his work, Penn has worked with a long list of independent designers and models around the United States, Canada and Europe, and is currently in the process of establishing a name for himself within the high fashion industry.

Ken is considered an artist by those who know him. He has developed an avant-garde flair in his work. Whether it is ironic conceptual contrasts to haunting dramatic light, Ken hopes to invoke thought or emotion with every image.

Specializing in bringing you the “epic” shot you have been waiting for, Ken Penn is pushing boundaries.

Penn was born in Lynchburg, VA. in 1972 and currently resides in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia, PA.

Be sure to check out the First Friday exhibit of Ken’s work at Delicious Boutique on Friday Feb. 5th and Friday March 5th from 6 – 9pm at Delicous Boutique. Special extended hours and discounts at both locations, Delicious Boutique and Delicious Sideshow on the Piazza at Schmidts.

Delicious Boutique
on Liberties Walk
1040 N. American St. #901
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-413-0375
www.DeliciousBoutique.com
http://deliciousboutique.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/featured-artist-kencredible/

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Willard Whitson Exhibition at Bambi Project

Bambi Gallery presents Willard Whitson "Sweet Home"
February 4th to the 28th

Opening Reception - First Friday - February 5th - 6PM - 10PM

Willard Whitson has been painting highly representational life-size figurative work throughout most of his art career. His current body of work, while drawing on the figurative tradition, does not depct humans at all. He paints Teddy bears and he paints in the manner of Northern Renaissance portraits. Using traditional painting techniques, including glazing, scumbling and a rich chiaroscuro, he wishes to imbue these works with a depth and ironic seriousness that enhances the dignity and weight of these images.

Being an avid toy collector, and having spent over 30 years developing and designing exhibits for natural history and children's museums, he has developed an understanding and appreciation for the importance of toys and play in one's life. Teddy bears in particular are not simply play objects, but rather they possess personalities that are refractions of those who love them. He views his bear portraits as paintings of individuals, each with its own distinct identity. He believes that there is an immediacy to the paintings that provies a direct link to the "inner child" in us all. He hopes these paintings will be seen as emotive, soulful portraits.

* All times and events subject to change and weather.

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