Artist Statement/Bio

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kiersten a. stein: collected internationally; accepting commissions. Past local exhibits: Paso Art Fest, Wente Vineyards, Livermore ART WALK. Past Gallery Director and Featured Artist – Quan Gallery, Hawaii.

International Photography Awards (IPA)

Pictured Above: Four photographic series and one image received honorable mentions. IPA is one of the World’s Most Prestigious Photography Awards Since 2003 – more than 70 Categories, Internationally Recognized Jury. FOR MORE INFO >

Biography

Kiersten A. Stein was born into a family of artisans. Her grandfather was one of the top ten photographic retouchers in the world and her father is a true Renaissance man; creativity and the arts are innate. Kiersten began her career focus in art and design at the age of ten, at which time she became an apprentice and learned the value and discipline of honing one’s craft. For Kiersten, her interests were likened to her father’s as she became a carpenter, designer, photographer, writer, illustrator and painter. She is proud to have built her foundation on “old school” principles and the lifelong process of becoming a Master. Kiersten’s techniques and passions have been evolving for more than 30 years now.

“The true mystery of the world
is the visible, not the invisible”
– Oscar Wilde

Artist Statement

I think the hardest line item for any artist would be to define, categorize or analyze what they do and why. I believe there are two kinds of artist: The first type loves to talk about themselves and their work, the second, not so much. I fall somewhere on the introverted side of the spectrum. I am inspired by a myriad of experiences and I can easily lose myself in a subject study for hours.

My tagline, “It’s in the still that we can experience the extraordinary”™ illustrates my approach to life as a voyeur and participant.

I love the raw, the real of life, and find that without contrast life is a bit boring. As a photographer and multidisciplinary artist, I embrace “intimate distance” which allows me to experience the integrity of details and yet remain non-invasive.

“No matter how slow the film,
Spirit always stands still
long enough for the photographer
‘it’ has chosen.” – Minor White

What draws me in are “things” that do not wave a flag, but sparkle and dance in their own right, like what most would consider invisible. I find that I look at life and it’s visitors through a macro lens first and then I pull back into a wide-angle perspective. I have compiled years of work (photography, writing, illustration and painting) and the most challenging part of the process is deciding what I want to share with the public. At this point in my journey, I am turning the exposure on myself and on my “art,” through collections like my Kaleidescope Photo Tapestries, Mosaics and Quilts.

Kaleidescope Photo Tapestries, Mosaics and Quilts

I love nature’s beauty and ingenuity. My Kaleidescope Photo Tapestries, Mosaics and Quilts are some of my attempts to honor nature’s intricate treasures by packaging and incorporating these jewels into compositions that I can share (I offer my work on silk, canvas, tile, wood and fine art paper). Below are some examples from the series.

“Needles and Thread Tapestry” (Framed Silk): Compilation of yucca nana (by special order)(sizes vary)

Close up of yucca nana compilation

“Needles and Thread Tile”: Compilation of yucca nana (framed fine art paper available in 20×45 and 20×20 limited editions), also available on silk (by special order)

Wente Vineyards Exhibition:

“Intricate Heart Bottle Brush Tapestry”: Compilation of bottle brush blooms (framed fine art paper available in 30×45 and 20×20 limited editions), also available on silk (by special order)

“Paradox” – Kaleidescope Tapestry: Compilation of gray agave (framed fine art paper, also available on silk by special order)(available in 24×32 and 16×16 limited editions):

Close up of gray agave compilation 16×16

Fine Art/Portraiture:

“Lady of the Lake Series”

Carpentry/Furniture Design and Build

Stationery Collection: Floral Alchemy

Keepsakes:

Commercial:

Event Coverage:

Coordination, lighting and varied styling/technique

Testimonials

“Kiersten is a highly energetic, talented, and personable professional. Herbert-ABS found that Kiersten’s experience and expertise were very suited to design and implement our corporate identity and branding of our newly formed joint venture from the ground up and across the board. Kiersten is focused and analytical, and very accessible for consultations and quick production turnarounds. She has developed unique and aesthetically pleasing solutions to differentiate the Herbert-ABS product and suites in the marketplace, creating a lot of positive feedback from our clients.”

– Hendrik Bruhns, President, Herbert-ABS Software Solutions
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Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

“Kiersten is a fantastic collaborator and will not settle for “just average.” She delivers perfection with a great personality and wonderful creativity. I would hire Kiersten Stein again and again.”

– Gloria Morris Kruener, Independent TV Writer / Producer at WalkingDistance Productions, Story Producer for hit A&E series STORAGE WARS. Story Producer for Animal Planet series MONEY BARN.
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Top qualities: Personable, High Integrity, Creative

“I worked with Kiersten at CMP Media for several years. As part of the design team, she played an integral role in supporting the promotional efforts of the magazines we worked on. She was creative, thorough, and always handled each project with enthusiasm and diligence. Since then, I hired Kiersten as an individual contractor to design several strategic marketing programs and collateral.”

– Jackie Graziano, Director & General Manager at AMEX Publishing-Luxury Market Insights
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Top qualities: Integrity, Professional Acumen, Ability

“It’s been a while since Fleishman-Hillard days. I wanted to explore some options with you regarding a new opportunity that has come across my desk and you’re someone whose work ethic and quality of work are impeccable. So, let’s see what happens. Thanks for extending the offer to fly in, if required.”

– Regina Barboza, Barboza Communications

I can’t say enough about Kiersten. I posted a project on a service provider portal expecting to find someone who could provide the quality design as I directed. What I got was an expert in the field with an equally expert team able to take my ideas and make them 10x better than I could have imagined. Kiersten’s designs and materials have been spot on every time. Kiersten has helped our Control Panel Division grow while staying profitable and has had the good humor to rebrand our 25-yr company and all that goes hand-in-hand with such an endeavor. It’s been a great time!

– T. Ledesma, E2i, Inc., Director of Business Development
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Top qualities: Exceptional Artistic Abilities, High Integrity, Well-Organized

“Kiersten Stein has that magic combination of creative talent, sharp skills, years of experience, technical expertise and personality which makes for a great all-round artist whether in a commercial design environment or in a fine art gallery.

She is well-organized and good with people and her artistic abilities are exceptional. Her sense of composition, design, and color make her a great artist. Her work speaks for itself.

Kiersten was also the Gallery Director in a Hawaii co-op fine art gallery that I founded and did a great job managing the artists.”

– Carolyn Quan, Fine Art Marketer/Publisher and Photo Collage Artist
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Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

“Kiersten’s artistic talents coupled with her business acumen result in effective multimedia that includes websites, PR materials, and event planning. Just check out her websites – as they say, “proof is in the pudding.”

– Susan Kim, Principal/Owner, Susan Kim Coaching, LLC
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Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

“Kiersten is not only a very talented and hardworking designer, she’s a great manager who not only gets the job done (on time!) but gets it done right!”

– Manpreet Singh – Director of Information Technology at Reliable Power Alternatives Corp
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Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, Creative

“I have known Kiersten Stein for several years. We continue to use her company to produce ad campaigns for our company on an annual basis. She is reliable, dependable and is an asset to anyone that uses her services in the world of Graphic Design and Advertising”

– Jeff Yahney, Yahney Entertainment Group, Inc.
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“Working with Kiersten was seamless from start to finish. Her professionalism and attention to detail are exactly what Western Press looks for when working with design/graphic artists. Kiersten’s final output files were flawless.”

– Paul Hulley, C.F.O., Western Press, Inc.