Kenneth Burris Studio
— Art Direction & Governance
Mission Statement
Kenneth Burris Studio produces original fine art and large-scale, site-specific works for private collectors, institutions, and architectural partners. Built on three decades of large-scale production and fine art practice, every project is approached with the same artistic discipline, material integrity, and conceptual rigor — regardless of scale. Commissions are accepted selectively. Each work is overseen directly by Kenneth Burris and built to last in both material and meaning.
Who is Kenneth Burris
Contemporary Painter & Studio Director
Kenneth Burris is a contemporary artist and director whose practice examines the intersection of human infrastructure and natural systems within the “Post-Globalist” landscape. With a career spanning over 30 years, Burris has developed a unique methodology that merges traditional oil painting with advanced digital workflows, 3D modeling, and high-level creative governance.
The Heritage of Scale
Burris’s foundation is rooted in large-scale production and long-term studio leadership. Early in his career (1994–2000), he executed photorealistic advertisements at architectural scale, with works reaching up to 30 x 300 feet. He subsequently spent 18 years directing within commercial fine art studios, managing high-volume, high-precision environments that demanded rigorous material control and exacting execution. This background establishes a deep discipline that informs the studio’s current output in painting, murals, and environmental art direction.
Learn more about Kenneth Burris current works @ www.kennethburris.com
One studio, One Continuity
A unified practice delivering both original artworks and professional studio services under one disciplined framework.
Directorial Oversight
Every project — from a private canvas to a large-scale installation — is overseen personally by Kenneth Burris. Decades of senior studio leadership ensure clarity of execution, material control, and consistent standards across all work.
Architectural Logic & Visual Planning
Large-scale works are developed through measured composition, spatial studies, and digital planning when required. This preparation ensures accurate scale, strong visual structure, and a seamless transition from concept to final painted surface.
Environmental & Site-Specific Works
The studio realizes murals and architectural-scale paintings that integrate seamlessly into physical space. Each project is approached as a complete environment — balancing aesthetic presence, structural integrity, and long-term durability.
Studio History & Collaborations
Key Collaborations & Partnerships
- Peter Max Studio – Collaborative execution and art direction on high-color fine-art campaigns.
- Van Owners Purchasing Bureau, Inc. – Fleet-wide hand-painted advertising and custom commercial artwork.
- National Brand Campaigns – Early large-format works that fused fine-art language with commercial scale.
Exhibitions & Features
- Queens Museum of Art
- North Dakota Museum of Art
- Hearst Gallery
Featured & Published
- Citadel 21 Magazine – “There is a Renaissance happening” – featured as a leading figure connecting fine art to new cultural frontiers.
Learn More about Kenneth Burris current works @ www.kennethburris.com
Studio Authorship Policy
The studio accepts commissioned work that aligns with its framework. External production may occur as needed, but authorship remains the focus. Selected logos and partners are shown as proof of execution and collaborative production history.
