Category Archives: Lorton

One more week of “An Exploration of Light”

Posted on August 1, 2012 by mdkiehl

On August 5th at 5:00pm my current exhibit at the Workhouse Arts Center will come to a close. This exhibit is the first time I’ve displayed a series of pen & Ink drawings that are all illuminated by lights built … Continue reading →

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From the Show “An Exploration of Light”

Posted on July 20, 2012 by mdkiehl

It is in fact very difficult to photograph images in the dark… In this most recent exhibit I’ve created an installation where the work is all illuminated from behind, within a dark installation. The show just opened last Saturday night. … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Learned in One Year

Posted on June 3, 2012 by mdkiehl

June 1st marked the end of my first year as a studio artist at the Workhouse Arts Center. So to commemorate my first year I compiled a list of things I’ve learned while being an artist at the Workhouse. -Everything … Continue reading →

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Save The Date: July 14th

Posted on May 16, 2012 by mdkiehl

You are invited to join me for the opening reception of my Exhibit Craft & Character [Part III: An Exploration of Light]. The reception will be held at the Workhouse Arts Center (The Old DC prison!), Building 5, from 6:00-9:00pm, … Continue reading →

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Craft and Character: Essay Published

Posted on March 30, 2012 by mdkiehl

I wanted to inform you all that my essay, “Craft and Character” has been published in the Workhouse Arts Center Magazine (Volume 3 Edition 2, April-June 2012). So if you are a big fan you might want to get yourself … Continue reading →

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At a close

Posted on March 18, 2012 by mdkiehl

This week marks not only the beginning of a new exhibit (Craft and Character) but also the end of another exhibition . This week the exhibition “Art in Building 5” came to a close. This exhibition was held at the … Continue reading →

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Escapism and the Avenue to Heaven

Posted on February 7, 2012 by mdkiehl

I’ve mentioned before (in Making a Mark) how I’ve seen a few examples of Apathy in our culture. Recently I’ve also recognized Escapism in a few places in our culture. Often Apathy and Escapism go hand in hand. For example, … Continue reading →

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Celtic Knots, Honesty and Prayer

Posted on January 30, 2012 by mdkiehl

I’ve been playing around recently with some Celtic patterns. My style of drawing lends itself to being able to do this kind of design with Pen & Ink. What is really different about my normal work in comparison is the … Continue reading →

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Exhibitions Opening

Posted on January 12, 2012 by mdkiehl

Today in Glen Allen, VA (Near Richmond, VA) an exhibition is opening with a collection of work from artists that work in the same studio with me (Studio 5 at the Workhouse Arts Center). I will have 5 pieces on … Continue reading →

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