JANIS KIRSTEIN
Meditation and the creative act of making art for me is a way of life, a way of seeing, and a way of reaching and maintaining wakefulness and awareness.
Recent Painting
By Artist Jan Kirstein
Perceptions
I am an American contemporary artist and writer working primarily with mixed media. My paintings and collage work juxtapose diverse imagery to explore ideas of emerging fragmentation and reconstruction through fluctuating recognition and realization. These perceptions then can transform into a meaningful and unified whole.
Movement through brushwork, markings and layered, open passages lead the viewer on a journey of discovery, enabling the creation of a myriad of associations and insights. Through observing the relationships of applied materials to a surface, layers of seemingly random associations can merge into realization, recognition and insight.
My materials often include Sumi e Ink, Calligraphy brushes, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, acrylic and a variety of papers including Japanese rice paper and canvas.
I have been greatly influenced by artists from the past. Matisse has influenced and inspired my love of brilliant color and its interactions. I have also been greatly inspired by the expressive paintings of the abstract expressionists such as Helen Frankenthaler for her bold and sensitive use of organic poured paint shapes, by Franz Kline for his stark use of diagonal bold lines and stark contrast and by Robert Rauschenberg for his unique juxtaposition of cultural icons into a variety of assembled collages.
To see my new website of Kirstein Paintings and Giclee Archival Prints go here.
To see KIRSTEINFINEART RETAIL go here.
Copyright © 2019 Janis Kirstein. All rights reserved.
You are most welcome. I am honored to feature you!
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Thank you so much for including my work in your blog, Janis. very much appreciated
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Awesome issues here. I’m very satisfied to see your post.
Thanks so much and I’m looking ahead to touch you.
Will you kindly drop me a mail?
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Certainly! Thanks so much.
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Sure, please send me your email on the contact page. Thanks! Jan
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Janis, your work is so beautiful and inspiring!!! I also like your little story about your childhood! I must say I was more lucky as a child, as I was allowed to paint and scribble on every wall in my house 😉
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Oh my goodness! What glorious paradise!
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Janis, your work is absolutely gorgeous.
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Thanks so much Jill! I really appreciate your thoughts.
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Beautiful works Janis thanks so much for including my within your blog!
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So glad to have you Gray!
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Put me on your mailing list 😀
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Send me your email, or go to subscribe button at bottom of page!
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