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Kenneth, as he is better known, was born in Harfield in Cape Town,<ref name=CG1>The Cape Gallery. http://www.capegallery.co.za/kenneth_baker_cv.htm. Retrieved 20-Mar-2010.</ref> which was, at the time of his birth, a predominantly working class<Ref name=HH1>The History of Harfield. http://www.harfield-village.co.za/harfield-village-history.php. Retrieved 23-Mar-2010</ref> suburb. |
Kenneth, as he is better known, was born in Harfield in Cape Town,<ref name=CG1>The Cape Gallery. http://www.capegallery.co.za/kenneth_baker_cv.htm. Retrieved 20-Mar-2010.</ref> which was, at the time of his birth, a predominantly working class<Ref name=HH1>The History of Harfield. http://www.harfield-village.co.za/harfield-village-history.php. Retrieved 23-Mar-2010</ref> suburb. |
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It appears that he was self-taught as an artist<ref name=CG1/><ref name=JB1/> |
It appears that he received very few years of formal schooling, and was self-taught as an artist<ref name=CG1/><ref name=JB1/>, but was encouraged by his father, who earned his living as a house painter. |
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Kenneth grew up under the pall of apartheid. His suburb of birth was a target of the government of the time's policy of forced removals, where thousands of families were relocated to other areas, based on racial segregation<ref name=HH1/>. |
Kenneth grew up under the pall of South African apartheid. His suburb of birth was a target of the government of the time's policy of forced removals, where thousands of families were relocated to other areas, based on racial segregation<ref name=HH1/>. Baker's family was amongst those moved. |
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His style, is described as impressionist and expressionist. He painted landscapes, city scenes, figures and still lifes. His work has an evocative simplicity, and often |
His style, is described as impressionist and expressionist. He painted landscapes, city scenes, figures and still lifes. His work has an evocative simplicity, and often touches themes such as poverty and everyday pleasures. He painted many street scenes of life in ''District Six'', a once vibrant and colourful suburb that was eventually bulldozed by the authorities as the final stage of another forced removal.<ref>The District Six Museum. http://www.districtsix.co.za/. Accessed 23-Mar-2010.</ref> |
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Kenneth married Joan |
Kenneth married Joan |
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<ref name=MS1>Michael Stevenson Gallery. http://www.michaelstevenson.com/contemporary/exhibitions/dec2004/item19.htm. Accessed 23-Mar-2010</ref>, a storyteller, and they had four children. Joan describes |
<ref name=MS1>Michael Stevenson Gallery. http://www.michaelstevenson.com/contemporary/exhibitions/dec2004/item19.htm. Accessed 23-Mar-2010</ref>, a storyteller, and they had four children. Joan describes |
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<ref>Sound Archives of the District Six Museum. Referenced in http://www.michaelstevenson.com/contemporary/exhibitions/dec2004/item19.htm. Accessed 23-Mar-2010</ref> the tension between the economic demands of raising a family and his desire to be a full time artist. One of his known employments was as a sign-writer in the Cape docks, a setting where he undoubtedly received some inspiration for the subjects of his paintings. |
<ref>Sound Archives of the District Six Museum. Referenced in http://www.michaelstevenson.com/contemporary/exhibitions/dec2004/item19.htm. Accessed 23-Mar-2010</ref> the tension between the economic demands of raising a family and his desire to be a full time artist. One of his earlier known employments was as a sign-writer in the Cape docks, a setting where he undoubtedly received some inspiration for the subjects of his paintings. |
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He enjoyed some renown during his life, holding one-man and group exhibitions <ref name=CG1/>, but |
He enjoyed some renown during his life, holding one-man and group exhibitions <ref name=CG1/>, but sold his work at relatively low prices, enjoying the fact that this made it more accessible<ref name=JB1/>. Since Kenneth passed away in 1995, his works have been attracting increasing interest, and he appears in many Cape art collections. |
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Kenneth passed away in 1995. |
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Cecil[1] Kenneth Baker (artist) was a South African artist.
Kenneth, as he is better known, was born in Harfield in Cape Town,[2] which was, at the time of his birth, a predominantly working class[3] suburb.
It appears that he received very few years of formal schooling, and was self-taught as an artist[2][1], but was encouraged by his father, who earned his living as a house painter.
Kenneth grew up under the pall of South African apartheid. His suburb of birth was a target of the government of the time's policy of forced removals, where thousands of families were relocated to other areas, based on racial segregation[3]. Baker's family was amongst those moved.
His style, is described as impressionist and expressionist. He painted landscapes, city scenes, figures and still lifes. His work has an evocative simplicity, and often touches themes such as poverty and everyday pleasures. He painted many street scenes of life in District Six, a once vibrant and colourful suburb that was eventually bulldozed by the authorities as the final stage of another forced removal.[4]
Kenneth married Joan [5], a storyteller, and they had four children. Joan describes [6] the tension between the economic demands of raising a family and his desire to be a full time artist. One of his earlier known employments was as a sign-writer in the Cape docks, a setting where he undoubtedly received some inspiration for the subjects of his paintings.
He enjoyed some renown during his life, holding one-man and group exhibitions [2], but sold his work at relatively low prices, enjoying the fact that this made it more accessible[1]. Since Kenneth passed away in 1995, his works have been attracting increasing interest, and he appears in many Cape art collections.
References
- ^ a b c Johans Borman - Fine Art Gallery. http://www.johansborman.co.za/sa-masters/baker-kenneth/. Retrieved 20-Mar-2010.
- ^ a b c The Cape Gallery. http://www.capegallery.co.za/kenneth_baker_cv.htm. Retrieved 20-Mar-2010.
- ^ a b The History of Harfield. http://www.harfield-village.co.za/harfield-village-history.php. Retrieved 23-Mar-2010
- ^ The District Six Museum. http://www.districtsix.co.za/. Accessed 23-Mar-2010.
- ^ Michael Stevenson Gallery. http://www.michaelstevenson.com/contemporary/exhibitions/dec2004/item19.htm. Accessed 23-Mar-2010
- ^ Sound Archives of the District Six Museum. Referenced in http://www.michaelstevenson.com/contemporary/exhibitions/dec2004/item19.htm. Accessed 23-Mar-2010
External links
Further information, and examples of his work can be seen at: