Vivian-Keith with Tony and Diane at Just a Little Bit Gallery Opening

Featured Artist: Vivian-Keith Morris

The Vivian Touchstone. As an artist, Vivian combines his graphic design expertise in anatomical, medical illustration with a unique sense of color and light to create evocative art forms depicting love and the human spirit. His style is particularly expressed with a good sense of realism, fluid skin treatment, and a sense that the art paintings, sculptures and drawings speak to the viewer.

How did you get your start as an artist?
I have been creative for as long as I can remember. I do remember one incident in particular. When I was very young, I had found some clay in the backyard during a great dig. I started to make shapes and was told that I was making a mess instead. An aunt of mine, Lyn, who has always been supportive had assure me that I was on the right track and that I should keep it up. Prior to that, I have been sketching.

Ties That Bind by Vivian-Keith Morris
acrylic on paper

Who are some of your past and present artistic influences?
My past influences have always been my teachers in school. Though there wasn't much they could teach me on the technical side, they made it a point to be present in my artistic development. Presently, my partner John is my greatest influence. Though he doesn't know it, he is both artistic and creative. I've e learned that there is more to art than creativity. There is also a business aspect of it which is just as involved.

How would you describe your work? What message if any are you sharing with viewers of your work?
Subjectively, I can not describe my work. There are specific images that move me. When I see it, intuitively feel it. There is always a presence of a psychological connection in all my paintings.

His Face, 2007 by Vivian-Keith Morris
dental stone and canvas

How does your audience experience your work?
I like to move people emotionally. I only hope people can find something similarly comforting in my work. As simple as that.

What gadget could you not live without? There is only one gadget I can not live without. It is my cell phone. I may leave home without my glasses, my keys, and oftentimes my wallet, but never my phone...It keeps me connected. In essence, it is my lifeline.

Untitled by Vivian-Keith Morris
oil on paper

Do you listen to music when creating your art? what kind?
As for music, I listen to classical music when I am creating. The Brandenberg Concertos by Johan Sebastian Bach. Another is the Addaggio by Albinonni. When I listen to music I see colors. Each note is a specific color for me.

Untitled by Vivian-Keith Morris
oil on paper

You travel extensively... Europe, Asia. What impact has this had on your photography/art?
My travels has helped me to cultivate imagery that eventually is placed on paper or a canvas. I have seen many countries and many images that have inspired me to be creative. The Middle East and South East, by far has the best everyday images to me.

Journey by Vivian-Keith Morris
watercolor on paper

What would you like to share about work that you are presently creating? What is inspiring it or what inspires you generally?
I am presently working on a sculpture that depicts the crucifixion. I have ben searching the bible for stories that allow themselves be converted into images. I have no idea what my feelings are in terms of religion. For the past five tears or so, I have become less religious and more spiritual in life. I like to share my thoughts with my viewer so they know where I am coming from.

Egyptian Flower by Vivian-Keith Morris
watercolor on paper

Vivian-Keith's work is available for sale. If you are interested, please contact the gallery at 212-694-1747.

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