With these abstract eyes I have been creating my own reflection of reality since I was a child. I am gifted and blessed with the talent to express myself visually and Artistically -Surreal Abstract, My paintings are inspired by life & the experiences it has shown me, I have my own style, & concept and interpretation of abstract art that I hope everyone can relate to. Enjoy..."I think some times, if "abstract art" is too intense to understand then you should just appreciate it for it's Beauty".
02/02/2007 FRONT PAGE OF OUR TEXAS- KILLEEN DAILY HERALD
Capturing culture Posted On: Friday, February 02, 2007
By Rose Luna Killeen Daily Herald
In honor of Black History Month, Killeen artist Ketu'rah Glore has put together a 10-piece collection that will be showcased at the Under One Roof bookstore in Killeen.
Glore's show, "Ethnic Funk," will premiere from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and will continue to be on display through Feb. 17.
"The Black History Month show is a big deal for me," Glore said. "I'm my own worst critic and I'm truly a perfectionist, so I worked long and hard to put this show together."
Using cultural representation for her second annual show, Glore uses ethnic groups such as Jamaica, Africa and Puerto Rico as themes for her painting.
"My work is truly unique," Glore said. "I'm not stealing ideas. I copyright all my stuff."
In Glore's piece "Africa," there's a vivid amount of political symbolism with a sense of celebration for her motherland. A globe protrudes out of a three-dimensional black masked face with images of Africa on a black-painted canvas.
"I did more three-dimensional art to make it more funky and give it another effect," Glore said. "The art literally jumps out of the canvas."
Glore uses many Egyptian hieroglyphics in her paintings, because she loves Egyptian culture. She also uses abstract nudity in much of her work – a subject
matter that has often received crude criticism by spectators.
"My work is child friendly," Glore said. "My child looks at them every day. I've never seen it as pornographic. The people I use are shapely and voluptuous because they're black."
Glore experienced derogatory comments hands-on when a person repeatedly attacked her work on her Web site, www.theabstracteye.com. The harassment was so troublesome that Glore removed the message board entirely.
"Why would someone be so hateful and try to discredit my work?" Glore asked. "Shouldn't we be proud of the body God gave us?"
In her younger years, Glore took an interest in painting and sculpting, but fell in love with abstract art when she met Maurice Evans.
"Maurice was a big inspiration for me," Glore said. "Sketching and detail can be left out, and you still have beautiful art."
She is now a full-time artist and a full-time mother.
"I like being my own boss and doing what I love to do," she said. "It's more of a blessing when you get paid for it."
Glore's 7-year-old daughter has taken the position of her "photographer" and "assistant" with Glore's art business.
"She's constantly in my art supplies," Glore said. "Everything I do, she wants to do. She's my best friend."
A Georgia native, Glore came to Killeen in 2005 to make a new beginning with her profession.
"I'm proud that I represent Killeen. This place is different. It's a different breed of people," Glore said. "Killeen is not a big venue for black art, but it's a good place to build a foundation."
*SPECIAL THANKS TO Rose Luna OF THE KILLEEN DAILY HERALD-
02/2006 FRONT PAGE KILLEEN DAILY HERALD
Killeen artist prepares to show her work at Under One Roof Saturday, February 04, 2006
By Erin Steele Killeen Daily Herald
The walls of Ketu'rah Glore's home glitter with her artwork, hand-crafted works of acrylic, fabric and even the occasional piece of jewelry.
Her work is peppered with images of couples, cats and eyes, all of which combine to create a positive representation of ethnicity. The paintings, she said, are dedicated to showing images that people of any ethnic background can be proud of and relate to.
Next week, Glore will remove 10 of her works from the walls of her home to display at Under One Roof Afrikan Amerikan Bookstore in Killeen. But removing the pieces won't be easy.
"I'm waiting for the exhibit before I take everything down off the walls. Almost all of my work is around my house it's my decor," Glore said. "I feel like if this is something I want to look at in my living room or bedroom, then someone else would find that theme good for their home environment or office setting."
The owner of The Abstract Eye (www.the-abstract-eye.com), Glore has painted since she was just a child. When she was 14, she met Maurice Evans, a well-known abstract artist in Georgia, who introduced her to the concept of abstract art.
"I discovered that people don't have to have noses or mouths in order for it to be a compelling image," Glore said. "It's a lot easier than full details."
Glore has spent much of her life traveling, having spent time in places such as San Diego, Kentucky and Europe. In 2004, she decided to make Killeen her home.
"Even though it's not an artsy community, it's laid back here," Glore said. "For my type of art, I'm not sure if there will be a big crowd for it. But I'm hoping there will be a good turnout. I've never done this before, so I'm kind of scared and anxious and at the same time, I'm hoping there will be a lot of feedback from people."
The exhibit will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 11 and 25. The event will be catered, and Glore will have calendars, 8-by-10's and magnets for sale. In addition, there will also be a Q&A session. The artist said she is most inspired by life's little events and hopes those attending the exhibit will walk away inspired as well.
"It's a new glimpse of what 'black' art is. I call it 'ethnic art' the cat is not really 'black,' it's universally beautiful," Glore said. "Because it's Black History Month, I hope everyone walks away with a new look at their self and black people, and realize we have artists out there who can represent us in a different way."
*Special Thanks to: Erin Steele of the Daily Herald.
July 6th 2006 KETU'RAH GLORE IS appointed as a biographical candidate to represent Killeen,Tx. in the "Cambridge Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women." 2006-2007.* Look for my inclusion on theCambridge Site: www.empirewhoswho.com
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