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An abstract oil painting depicts ancient Egyptian architectural ruins in a palette of Oregon and Muddy Waters.

Ivan Kende

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Based in: Boulder County
Works in: Oil & Acrylic · Ink · Charcoal
Styles: Abstract · Expressionism · Impressionism
Subjects: Figure · Wildlife · Landscape · Architecture · Portrait

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Ivan Kende

Selected work.

An abstract figure is rendered in white pastel lines against a textured background of dark brown and light tan.

A figure drawing in ink depicts a stylized ancient figure with intricate details and a patterned chest plate.

An abstract oil painting depicts ancient Egyptian architectural ruins in a palette of Oregon and Muddy Waters.

An abstract portrait painting in Old Brick and Mexican Red hues, featuring bold brushstrokes and a striking facial depiction.

An abstract landscape painting in dark, moody tones features a solitary rock formation under a dramatic, teal-tinged cloud.

A figure in contemplation rendered in pastel with a dominant green palette.

An abstract pastel drawing depicts a tall, thin white figure against a textured dark background, with a smaller red figure below.

A figure study drawing in Old Copper and Beaver pastel depicts a seated nude figure.

A striking figure painting in warm tones is displayed in a gallery setting with other artworks.

An expressive charcoal drawing of a dog standing in grass, rendered in shades of gray and blue.

Two figures dance in a vibrant blue oil painting with expressive brushwork.

An abstract painting depicts a reclining nude figure and a bird-headed deity in earthy tones.

An expressive oil painting depicts a fiery red figure against a dark background with abstract elements.

An abstract printmaking work depicts stylized figures and animals in a dynamic composition with a dark, textured background.

An abstract charcoal drawing on a Costa Del Sol background depicts a stylized machine with flowing lines.

An abstract painting in shades of maroon and cocoa bean features subtle, dark forms against a textured red background.

Impressionistic oil painting of figures in a sunlit clearing surrounded by dark green trees.

Three framed drawings of figures in earthy tones are displayed on a gallery wall.

An abstract oil painting features organic, tree-like forms in shades of red and purple against a dark, moody background.

An abstract oil and acrylic painting features a minimalist outline of a rhino against a textured background.

Behind the scenes.

An artist works on a leather piece in a studio with a large abstract painting in the background.

Artwork © Ivan Kende.

About the artist.

Emerging from an early realism-based practice, my imagery gradually evolved into a simplified, distilled, symbolic, visual language through which I explore the relationship between the tangible world and the invisible metaphysical realms.

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