Kathryn Dennison
Of Fathers and Sons
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July 27, 04:06 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Kathryn Dennison
USA 2002
Of Fathers and Sons
Titled, dated, and signed 'Of Fathers and Sons, 2024, Kathryn “Katya” Dennison' and artist’s signature on reverse stretcher bars
Oil on linen canvas
Canvas: 40 by 30 in.; 101.6 by 76.2 cm
Framed: 41.5 by 31.5 in.; 105.4 by 80 cm
Executed in 2024
Courtesy of the artist and ARC.
Chairman's Choice Award in the 17th International ARC Salon® online exhibition;
17th & 18th International ARC Salon® Exhibition at Sotheby's New York, July 17-27, 2026.
Art Renewal Center, International Realism: 17th & 18th International ARC Salons (Woodbridge, UK: ACC Art Books Ltd, 2026), p. 60, illustrated.
“Of Fathers and Sons characterizes the dynamic and divergence between old and new generations, while simultaneously introducing the possibility of reconciliation. The discussion of parenthood rarely highlights relationships between a father and son that aren’t defined by retaliation or distance, deeming anything otherwise to be culturally unorthodox. Here, there is an unconditional embrace with both the father and son meeting halfway regardless of circumstances.
The relief behind the father, a reference to a pulpit carving at the Pisa Cathedral, reflects this scenario. It shows Jesus being embraced by Judas whilst reaching his hand out beneath to one of his followers, who reaches up his own hand in admiration. Regardless of who initiates first, there is equal strength in reciprocating.” – Kathryn Dennison