My name is Kevin Zapata and in my woodworking I want to create a space in the contemporary art world for viable materials by unearthing their hidden beauty and achieving an aesthetic that reflects my journey. I experience a great freedom in my art because I’ve always stayed true in only making what I actually want to create.
I’ve always had this obsession with all kinds textures and creating them but there is nothing more beautiful to me then the juxtaposition of wood, something that is traditionally known as stiff and rigid then carving into it and combining textured & smooth elements to each sculpture.
In a world where technology is integrated into every part of our lives feeding us instant gratification, there is a beauty to being able to produce something heartfelt with my hands. This method requires enormous patience but also allows me to revisit my work daily. I massage the surface into place in a way that could not be experienced in my past work. The energy can be felt when my soul is poured into my art.
I hope you enjoy my work as much as I enjoy creating it for you.
KZ
True Grit