In solidarity with the people of Asheville, North Carolina, Webster Street Art Gallery is holding a small, impromptu show of work by Asheville artist Kyle Banner, who was evacuated from his home because of Hurricane Helene. We invite you to stop by and see Kyle's work, which will be here at 188 Webster Street in Downtown Old Monterey through the month of October.
About Kyle Banner
Before his recent evacuation because of Hurricane Helene, Kyle Banner resided in Asheville, North Carolina, a hub of musical and artistic creativity amidst the Appalachian Mountains. An artist and musician, his paintings evoke jazz, blues, and old-time musical traditions.
Kyle’s ability to capture these unique figures has its roots in an upbringing steeped in the music and history of the American South. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, playing fiddle, guitar, banjo and harmonica with his family, dancing around the den while his father strummed a 1950s Gibson and blew mountain music on a rack harmonica.
With an encyclopaedic knowledge of music, Kyle hosted a popular early morning blues radio show in Atlanta. He went on to live and perform music in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and later Asheville.
Kyle's artwork is done on paper, wood, or canvas and combine a variety of mediums, including acrylic paint, pen and ink, watercolor, and the finest Italian espresso. They exhibit a range of influences and reflect the axiom, “everything is a study.”
