YAMABUSHI PAINTINGS

Not of One Bird But of Many

Not of One Bird But of Many, 2003, oil and acrylic on panel, 48 x 32 inches

Dr. Zomb in Sunglasses and Black and White Suit Feigns Disappointment at Her Lack of Appreciation For His Scheme

Dr. Zomb in Sunglasses & Black & White Suit Feigns Disappointment at Her Lack of Appreciation For His Scheme, 2003, oil on panel, 48 x 32 in.

Man 1 Brings Flowers for Woman 1

Man 1 Brings Flowers for Woman 1, 2002, oil and house paint on panel, 48 x 32 inches

Woman 1 Spies Discreetly on Dr. Zomb as He Conducts His Experiments

Woman 1 Spies Discreetly on Dr. Zomb as He Conducts His Experiments, 2003, oil on panel, 48 x 32 inches

The Yamabushi series reflects a two-year collaboration with writer and artist Rick McIntire Rather than illustrate each chapter of his novel by the same title, Kharis Kennedy’s twenty-one paintings follow the narrative’s tonal progression.  The title of each painting is taken from the title of the chapter it represents.  As always the world ends in haute couture.

Kharis Kennedy and Rick McIntire creating Yamabushi paintings