Kevin Auzenne

"Untitled (Fools Always Coming)" by Kevin Auzenne, 2021. Acrylic and charcoal on canvas.Kevin Auzenne (born 1971) is an American painter based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Known for his intricately layered paintings and drawings, Auzenne has exhibited work across the United States, including at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

Early life Auzenne was born in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and grew up in Tallahassee, Florida. He attended both the Rochester Institute of Technology and the Florida State University School of Motion Picture and Recording Arts, where he studied film and photography. In 2023, Auzenne was awarded the Ohio Arts Council Excellence in Painting grant.

Auzenne's influences include Japanese calligraphy and Surrealist techniques. His work often references "loose narrative structures," popular culture, and historical figures, as well as his personal identity as an African American with French Creole heritage.