Kahrin Bennett

Mixed media resin

22' x 28"

Kahrin Bennett has been an artist since the moment she first grasped a pencil. The soothing sound of her father's Unibal pen tapping away as he created pointillist pieces was a constant backdrop during her childhood, ultimately leading her to explore this medium early on in her career.

Bennett's artistry is a whimsical blend of urban culture, myth-making, and storytelling. She is a firm believer in the concept of art for art's sake, valuing strong composition and aesthetic simplicity. For her, the creative process is as rewarding as the finished piece, as she revels in painstaking hyper-realism and surrealism, leveraging her prowess as a draftswoman to forge connections with her audience.

Over the years, Bennett's style has evolved significantly. Her 2018 solo show, "Urban Mythology: A Quest to Understand the Unexplainable," showcased twelve pieces painted on reclaimed wood from Brooklyn's streets, each reflecting on how one might perceive a metropolis devoid of prior knowledge or context. Her dynamic works burst with vibrant color and themes that delve into the "Post Hip-Hop Urban Experience," offering commentary on the sentiments of a generation seemingly abandoned by its cultural cornerstone-Hip-Hop-and the resulting subcultures seeking direction.

Currently, Bennett's work examines black mythology, Afrofuturism, visual culture, color, texture, and magic, exploring the intersections among these elements. Her art captures the ethereal essence of blackness and femininity, celebrating its boldness and power. In her view, we are all goddesses.