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Kim Keever makes luminous photographs from miniature, synthetic landscapes that he initially creates in 200-gallon aquarium tanks. Using props found at hobby stores, in combination with homemade plaster mountains, water, and pigment, the artist builds experimental dioramas that are then photographed. When water and pigment collide within the tank, cloud-like billows and rippling brooks are formed, and the artist must quickly capture the composed scene with his large format camera.

In this exhibition the Museum of Contemporary Art presents Keever's large scale photographs, an interview with the artist, studio set-up images and a participatory section for visitors. Additionally you will find videos made by the artist where his environments come to life.

Keever is a working artist currently living in Manhattan. He received his engineering degree from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia in 1976. Shortly after receiving his degree Keever chose to become a full-time artist as he has enjoyed making art from a young age.

He is currently represented by Kinz + Tillou Fine Art Gallery in New York City and Carrie Secrist Gallery in Chicago. Keever's work has been the subject of over 25 solo exhibitions and has been featured in over 60 group exhibitions in the United States and abroad.

The Museum of Contemporary Art thanks the artist for his dedication to the project. We appreciate Kim Keever sharing his work with us and our visiting public for further study in the visual arts. Additional thanks to Lance Kinz of Kinz + Tillou Gallery, New York City, NY for providing invaluable information for the purposes of this exhibition.