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Artist Statement for Simon Kregar
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Simon Peter Kregar, Jr. was born in 1967 to a Slovenian immigrant and a former child actress. From a very early age, Simon showed interest in the arts and was influenced by his father, an award-winning watercolorist. As a young adult, Simon turned to the graphic arts and stained glass. With a formal art education from Northern Arizona University and having studied in New York City, it wasn't until his mother's death in 1997 that he took painting seriously. Simon has lived in New York City, Los Angeles and now resides as a portrait artist in Tucson, Arizona, with his son Simon Paul, girlfriend and inspiration Theresa, and two dogs, Diego and Kahlo. His other interests include astronomy, anthropology, history, running, education, and conversation over cards and beer.
Mr. Kregar has been shown at the Gallery 55Main in Bisbee, the Art Squared Art Market, and most recently he has been involved with the Gallery of the Holy Ghost in Tucson
Q: What are your influences?
I feel that the majority of Modern Art is more intellectual exercise rather than true emotive artwork. I feel it is necessary to utilize components from different art movements in each painting as opposed to aligning myself with one school. By using varied schools of art, as one would use various colors on the canvas, I hope to encompass the history of art in my body of work. I find inspiration in all art and in my life. Everything I paint is autobiographical in one way or another.
Q: What is the purpose of the black and white monochrome portraits?
This technique, known as grisaille, was a type of decorative, ultra-realistic painting used in the Renaissance and Baroque Periods. I have utilized this technique in order to reinforce the separation of the subject from the reality that surrounds it. I am interested in the moment when a human being separates themselves from reality for whatever reason.
Q: What medium are you comfortable using.
My paintings are primarily done in archival quality Acrylics with a glazing liquid that slows the drying time to let me work the paint longer. I also work in glass, wood, ceramic, and anything else I can get my hands on.
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