Kaddatz Galleries showcases surreal works of local beloved artist
Artworks by Late Kirk Williams Featured
Fergus Falls, MN – The Kaddatz Galleries is honored to announce the opening of their next exhibition in their Main Gallery: Kirk Williams: Reflections. The public is invited to the opening reception on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. This event will feature Remembrances at 6:00pm by an invited list of established local artists, collaborators and dear friends of the late artist.
Reflections is an exhibition of selected works that features a variety of Willams’ pastels, assemblages and ink drawings, which exemplify the surreal and whimsical nature of his work. Williams’ boundless creativity and passion for art-making are evident in his work, which he used to explore themes of beauty, love, fear and obsessions. Williams was born in Fergus Falls Minnesota. Studying Graphics at Tacoma, WA and Fine Arts at the Minneapolis College of Art & Design in 1970, contributed to his foundation as an artist. Deciding to continue his education outside of the classroom and in what we call the “real world,” Kirk learned the hard way, through trial and error to perfect his art. Often feeling as if he were a fish out of water, Williams employed imagery of fish and water throughout his career. Bubbles are another common presence in his work, inspiring playfulness and joy. His unique way of seeing the world shines through in his assemblages, in which he carefully selected various antiques, reimagining them into exuberant new works of art.
.Appearing in many shows across the Midwest, and displaying his art in galleries in the Metro area gave Williams the ability to reach a wide and diverse audience. Kirk Williams had an incredible impact on so many in his community and beyond, and his legacy lives on as his dreamy and enchanting work invites the viewer to explore their own imaginations. Kirk Williams: Reflections will be on display in our Main Gallery from November 14, 2023 – January 6, 2024. Kaddatz Galleries is open to the public Tuesdays – Saturdays from 12pm – 5pm and Thursdays from 12pm – 7pm; for more information, explore our website at www.kaddatzgalleries.org.
About Kaddatz Galleries
The Kaddatz Galleries is a not-for-profit organization that exists to foster visual arts education and appreciation and to maintain a gallery that celebrates the work of area artists and honors the legacy of Charles Beck. The Kaddatz is in downtown Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Its main gallery presents focused exhibitions and a rotating selection of work by regional artists. Studio K, the Kaddatz’s secondary gallery and community meeting space, displays smaller or more experimental bodies of work by established and emerging artists. There is never a charge to enter the galleries. Additionally, the Kaddatz regularly offers visual arts workshops and other educational opportunities to make art experiences accessible to diverse audiences and participants.
