About this Sculpture
- Artist: Kevin Barrett
- Medium: Stainless Steel
- Size: 45" x 10" x 116"
Kickstart
About the Artist
Kevin Barrett was born into a family of artists. His father, a sculptor, taught him to weld when he was just 14 years old, and his grandfather was an abstract painter. Surrounded by abstract sculpture and painting from the beginning, Barrett grew up steeped in the language of form and expression.
He received his first sculpture commission at the age of 18. After college, he opened a studio in Miami where he began restoring sculptures while also creating his own. Eventually, Barrett moved to New York City, working out of his Brooklyn studio for most of his career.
“Spending years in New York City, my work carries an urban attitude,” he says. “Graffiti was everywhere, energizing the city with its animated movement and youthful voice. This energy still influences the work I make today.”
Location
400 Culver St., Saugatuck, MI 49453
Experience this Sculpture
Walk around the sculpture.
Look for the largest pieces of metal. Where are they placed?
Notice how each of them touches the base, coming together to form a triangle, creating a stable center and solid form. Even the base echoes this triangular form, grounding the work with intention.
Stand at your favorite viewpoint of Kickstart.
Everyone will have a different view and see something different.
What do you notice about the smaller shapes that intermingle with the larger forms?
They appear playful, seeming to move in every direction.
Do any of the shapes remind you of graffiti?
Move in closer to the piece.
What do you notice about the texture of the surface?
Is it smooth or rough? Shiny or matte?
Do the colors, materials, or finishes remind you of the urban environment of New York City, where Barrett lived?
