I met this man's art in Belfast. I think the city was fitting as his subject matter is photo-journalistic in nature. His works are living - teaming with subjects in action. There is a collision of expression and gesture that has a violent effect on the viewer. And me. Few artists have had such a profound affect on me as John Keane.
Truth, Lies & Super-8
1997, oil & collage on canvas, 244x249cm
Military Industrial Complexities (Notes for an Asassination)
1997, Mixed media on paper
But now they seemed beyond caring
2004, oil and acrylic on canvas, 212x282cm
A Bigger Killing
1999, oil/canvas
Figure at an Inquiry no 5
2010, oil/linen, 215x200cm
The Existence of God 2002,
oil,beeswax.and gold leaf on canvas, 112x 91cm
Security, Impunity Geometry and Terror
2003, Oil on Linen 61x61cm
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