Kevin Cross

Kevin Cross is an Irish artist based in New York City. He was born and raised in Limerick, Ireland. In 2006 he moved to New York where he began his art practice. His work has been shown nationally and is held in private collections around the world.

Artist Statement:

In my artistic practice, I am captivated by the power of color gradients to evoke emotion and create mood. Each hue flows into the next, forming a visual language that speaks to the complexity of human experience. Through the delicate harmonious color interactions and the juxtaposition of hard edge lines with soft smooth gradients, I am able to transform the canvas into a vivid landscape of feelings, inviting viewers to embark on a personal journey through my work.

The relationship between the viewer and the painting is central to my creative process. I believe that every observer brings their unique perspective, background, and emotional history, allowing the artwork to resonate on multiple levels. My aim is to create an immersive experience where the viewer not only sees the colors but feels their vibrancy and depth.

By harnessing the dynamic nature of color gradients, I explore themes of transition and transformation and the quest for balance, mirroring the flux...

Self Taught

2024
Autumn Group Exhibition, Signet Contemporary Gallery, London, UK

2023
The Other Art Fair, Brooklyn, NY
"Color" Group Show - Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition

2022
The Other Art Fair, Brooklyn, NY

2021
The Other Art Fair, Brooklyn, NY

2018
Members Exhibition - New Bedford Art Museum, New Bedford, MA

"Ornate" - Co Creative Center, New Bedford, MA

Art Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM

The Other Art Fair, Brooklyn, NY

2017
The Other Art Fair, Brooklyn, NY

2016
Conception Events Contemporary Art Show, New York, NY

Art and Chaos Group Show, Studio 5404 Artspace, Massapequa, NY

2015
The Verve of Abstraction Group Show, Agora Gallery, New York, NY