Exhibitions open at Alliance for the Arts
The Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers is displaying “Allegories & Illusions” by Kathleen Kinkopf in the main gallery and “Piercing the Veil” by Danielle Branchuad in the Foulds Theatre Gallery.
Kinkopf has been creating since she can remember. She grew up in rural Ohio, immersed in nature where she spent many hours creating imaginary worlds of her own. Kinkopf earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Miami University of Ohio, which led to a career as a graphic designer and art director in Dallas. It eventually led to illustration working with clients across the country. Kinkopf later opened a gallery in Colorado before settling in Sante Fe, New Mexico, where she committed to painting full time.
Her work has been exhibited in solo and group gallery exhibitions nationally and internationally, from Santa Fe to South Korea, and recognized and awarded by numerous organizations. After living and working in New Mexico for nearly two decades, fate brought Kinkopf to Southwest Florida where she has found new inspiration for her work in a world of water, giant birds, thunderstorms, reptiles and the magic and mystery of sea life.
Canadian-born artist Branchaud has lived and worked in Southwest Florida for over 15 years. She specializes in the efficient and intimate use of acrylics, creating conceptual series work and portraits. The works of Branchaud are notorious in their depth and intensity when it comes to facing those dimensions. She has exhibited work throughout the region and her working studio can be visited at the Union Artist Studios in Fort Myers. She is presently working as the curator of exhibitions at Arts Bonita in Bonita Springs.
The exhibits are on display from now through Sept. 28.
For more information or tickets, visit https://www.artinlee.org/.
The Alliance for the Arts is at 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.