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Ken Charon
Ken Charon was born in New York, U.S.A. July 26, 1954 and moved to Paris, France in 1971. His professional art training begain with the American Center for Students and Artists in Paris, and includes the American College of Switzerland the Acadamie Julian in Paris and the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, California.
Mr. Charon's work is included in private collections in France, Switzerland,
Scotland, Bahamas, Seychelles Islands and the United States including the collection
of Vice-President, Al Gore, Washington, D.C.
Selected Exhibitions
1996-1997
Creating a body of work for upcoming exhibitions. Built a new studio at his rainforest retreat.
1994 - 1995
Hawaii Art Expo: Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall - Honolulu, Hawaii.
Atlanta Art Expo: North Atlanta Trade Center - Atlanta, Georgia.
1994
Fall Arts Festival: East Hawaii Cultural Center - Hilo, Hawaii.
1993
Summit Session III: Volcano Art Center - Volcano National Park, Hawaii. Organized by Ken Charon and inspired by an expedition to the summit of Mauna Loa.
Hawaii And Above: Happening Here Gallery - Hilo, Hawaii
1992
International Space Art Exhibition: Montreax, Switzerland.
Spring Arts Festival: Wailoa Center - Hilo, Hawaii
1991
Exploring The Dream World: East Hawaii Cultural Center - Hilo, Hawaii.
International Exhibition Of Space Art: Moscow, U.S.S.R. - Artist's Union Invitational, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's space flight.
1990
Recent Works: Provinence Gallery - Kona, Hawaii - One-person show.
1987
Solo Exhibition: Volcano Art Center - Volcano National Park, Hawaii.
Blue Ginger Gallery: Kainaliu, Hawaii - Solo exhibition.
1986
Hawaii Wood Show: Wailoa Art Center - Hilo, Hawaii - Wood sculptures.
Spring Art Festival: Hilo, Hawaii - Wood sculptures
Ackerman Gallery: Hawi, Hawaii - Works on display.
Nikko Gallery: Hawaii, Works on display.
Popoki Gallery: Naniloa Surf Hotel Hilo, Hawaii - One-person show.
1983
Farewell Show: Cafe Gambrinus - Paris, France.
Salon Des Illustrateurs: Paris, France.
1982
Chalet D'Art: Hotel Central Residence - Leysin, Switzerland.
Biennale Des Ducs De Normandie: Normandy, France. Awarded silver medal.
Exposition D'Art: Normandy, France. Awarded the Prix Jacques Deriot.
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