The Beginning...

Hello all, and welcome to the first blog post of "The Shape and Colour"!!!

This blog is dedicated to presenting the art, poetry, and insights of me, Trevor Knott, for all of my family, friends, and fans who are interested in what I do. As of now, I plan to submit new posts every other day. In these posts I will include shots of works in progress, writings by yours truly, and eventually I plan to deliver reflections and reviews on the music and art of the surrounding area!

I will start by letting you know a little about myself and my work. I was born and raised in Independence, Iowa, a small town in the Northeast. I earned my BFA at Iowa State University, where I specialized in figure drawing and traditional mediums. I have been making fine art for about six years in which I have worked diligently to evolve the concepts and processes used to create my pieces.

In my work, I use figures and symbols to produce narratives and raise questions about power and truth. What is it? Who possesses it? How does it affect us? These questions and more are addressed in my sculptural and two-dimensional pieces. My favored symbol of power is the obelisk. Creating interactions between obelisks and different archetypes allows me to express my view on power in an abstract way. My pieces are generally done using traditional techniques and materials, as I believe in the spiritual connection of creation and tactile relationships.

Pictured is an example of my work, What Union Hath Wrought.