Artist

Artist Bio

Paul “KINI” Firmin is primarily a traditional artist who began his painting journey in 2014. He explores both 2D and 3D art, however his most comfortable medium is paint. Paul’s work explores the marriage between the physical and spiritual and reflects on themes like love, consciousness, and duality; in the hopes of better connecting the world through feeling & understanding. He now resides in South Florida and continues his painting practice while exploring new techniques and mediums.

 

Statement 

My work explores the profound relationship between duality and spirituality through the interplay of light and dark. Using a strictly black-and-white palette, I craft portraits and silhouettes that emerge from the tension between opposing forces: presence and absence, the seen and the unseen, the tangible and the ephemeral. 

In these compositions, darkness is not a void but a fertile ground—a source of infinite potential. I delve into the shadows to pull forth imagery that feels both familiar and enigmatic. The contrast of black and white becomes a language through which I explore the spiritual dimensions of existence, revealing how the interplay of opposites creates balance, depth, and meaning.

 

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Perspective Miami Showcase at Macaya Gallery (2017)

CDV Mana Wynwood (2017)

TheVoidMiami (2017/2019)

Robert Rauschenberg Residency Private Studio Tour Award (2018)

Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club of Excellence Award (2018)

Growth exhibition at HGAB Studios (2019)

Piano Craft Gallery Solo Exhibition (July 2022)