Capla Kesting Fine Art presents, David Kesting - The Crime Chronicles - May 27th - June 8th 2005. The exhibit explores the concept of social class struggle through the artists use of original works over the stolen image. Using appropriated artworks, the figurative portraits of celebrity mug shots, as new canvas and applying broad deep color fields over tightly organized and executed large format illustrations of the working classes criminal action, the paintings depict the social opposite of the stolen image, and an insight to the social conflict prevalent in our society.

Capla Kesting Fine Art has shown several key works by the artist at their gallery located in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn. Exhibits like Salon of Refused Works March 2004, Small Works May 2004 and Preview March 2005 have provided a venue for this mid career artist. The gallery was created as a brain trust between David Kesting and Lincoln Capla in 2003 as a place to showcase both their and their peers artworks.

David Kesting studied at Flagler College in St. Augustine FL, at Hunter College and the Art Students League in New York.

The Crime Chronicles will open to the public with a reception for the artist on Friday, May 27th from 6-9 pm and will be available to view until June 8th. Gallery hours Thursday to Sunday from 1:00 to 6:00 pm, or by appointment.

Advance online preview available at http://www.caplakesting.com

Directions: Bedford Ave L train Stop. Exit the subway walking west on North 7th, away from river, 2 blocks to Roebling, then proceed south 2 blocks to North 5th. The gallery is located on the corner of North 5th and Roebling.