Jack “the Manassa
Mauler” Dempsey held the world heavyweight boxing title between 1919 and
1926. He was known for his aggressive punches, colorful personality and
exciting fights, many of which broke attendance records. Dempsey’s
impressive skills and tenacious attitude secured his place in American
history and popular culture. It is Dempsey’s renowned rough-and-tumble style
that inspired the setting of Ken Auster’s newest painting, Dempsey’s Bar ‘n’
Grill.
“This
quintessential Laguna coastline, with its user-friendly beaches and warm
turquoise water, makes for an inviting scenario both for visitor and
resident alike.” - Ken Auster
“We’re looking
south to Bird Rock in La Jolla. What I love about the location, and hoped to
translate to the painting, is the fringe of energy created by the consistent
movement of the ocean, the atmosphere of California and the edge between
land and sea, with grey-silver light framed by the famous torry pines. This
is a private glimpse of a world so peaceful yet so explosive at the same
time.”
-Ken Auster
Sophisticated and sexy, popular
yet traditional, the martini has been shaking things up since the late 19th
century. Served in its own elegant glass, this cocktail has long been
associated with important events and society. James Bond, whose character
popularized the drink for a generation of Americans, was reckless with his
women, rough on enemy agents, but extremely precise about his martini. It
had to be "shaken, not stirred." How many times have you wanted to walk up
to a bartender and say these legendary words?
“I simply want to achieve the
ultimate communication on the canvas—to say more with less,” Ken says.
Whether painting a street scene, a freeway, an urban restaurant or coastal
panorama, his deft use of color and economy of brush strokes create simple,
yet beautifully structured compositions".
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"Surfer turned artist Ken
Auster skillfully combines his two loves in this cool urban street scene.
Renowned for his classic surf art, Auster now sees and paints a bold,
dynamically changing world."
