Doug Kinnett
Appalachian Moderne: Alderson, 2002
Oil on Canvas
20 × 20 inches
Intended to be viewed as a suite of four, where each is a variation on a compositional theme. The four works belonging to this series are titled Appalachian Moderne Series: (Smoot, Dawson, Asbury, Alderson). The subtitles refer to small towns in southern West Virginia located east of Beckley and west of White Sulphur Springs.
About the Artist
Doug Kinnett is a visual artist who prefers the abstract over the real, the decorative over the minimalist. He creates bold, colorful works that emerge from his imagination,life experiences, and travels. Based in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, in his Manna Machine Studio, Doug works in a variety media: including oil paintings, woodcuts, ceramics, metal, and wood.
Other Appalachian Moderne Works