Kai Samuels-Davis

Kai's paintings have a sculptural quality that I really admire.  The paint looks noticeably thick, almost as if he used it to sculpt these figures.  His work seems very personal and according to his artist statement, he focuses on the moments we keep to ourselves and paints them as a sort of quiet escape.  I think it is interesting that he never paints eyes, or if he does, they are closed.