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Artist Statement:
Most artists use their
abilities as a way to express
their emotions, thoughts and
beliefs to the community of
artists and art observers.
Certainly, this is most true
for Indianapolis, Indiana
artist Steven Kelso. Much of
the highest praise for artists
is applied to those who speak
their mind boldly ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
WINDOWS OF THE SOUL:
THE ANTHOLOGY 1994-2009
2009
Athenaeum Museum
Indianapolis, Indiana
March 13 - April 27
Book Signing & Lecture
March 29, 2009
10:30am - 12
Grand Opening Reception Party
April 3, 2009
6 - 9pm
http://www.athenaeumfoundation.
com
2008
Sabbatical Year
2007 WINDOWS OF THE SOUL BOOK
TOUR
Orchard ...
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Artist Galleries:
http://www.amsterdamwhitneygall
ery.com
Amsterdam Whitney
International Fine Art
represents:
Steven Kelso exclusively
worldwide...
Amsterdam Whitney
International Fine Art
511 West 25th Street
New York, New York 10001
AMSTERDAM WHITNEY GALLERY
511 West 25th Street Chelsea,
New York, NY 10001
Tel: 212-255-9050
Fax: 212-255-9020
Tuesday-Saturday - ...
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Artist Reviews:
Exhibit features large-scale
works with religious themes
You can’t help but think of
Salvador Dali when you meet
Steven Kelso. There’s the
mustache, sure. But also that
rollicking mind that can’t
help but leap from one
seemingly tangential non
sequitur to the next.
There’s a ...
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Collections:
For a complete look at Steven
Kelso's art collectors go to:
http://www.artisticprophetstudi
os.com/collect1.html
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Steven Kelso Biography:
| Biographical information for Steven Kelso can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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41
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
1
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| Religion |
Christian |
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| Education |
Professional Work |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Surrealism - (1924 - 1955)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Dali
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Corpus Hypercubus 1954
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
After the original Surrealist movement was over and Dali began to blaze his own trail with his mystic dealings and religious subject matter it began to get interesting. Although Dali's approach was very superficial to faith he was at least stirring the pot. I have picked up where he left off and made it true and real. Faith in Christ is the basic foundation of human existence and my duty to portray it through my paintings is paramount. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Today, Kelso is the author of three books,
Reflective Souls, Windows of the Soul and The Grand Vision.
In his book, "Windows of the Soul," Kelso analyzes the internal
development and nurturing of the prophetic element of his character
as it relates to America and in the crisis-ridden Middle East. This
book, through his masterfully done oil paintings, illustrate his dream
experiences and prophetic visions.
In his latest book, "The Grand Vision," now in development, he offers
courageous commentary on issues that affect the lives of us all.
Themes include Leadership, Faith, Family, Philosophy, Love and
Service.
Included with such Indianapolis literary greats as: Kurt Vonnegut Jr
(SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE) and Booth Tarkington
(THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS).
Steven Kelso's book, "Windows of the Soul," was recently included in
the newly constructed Nina Mason Pulliam Historical
Special Collections Room at the Indianapolis Public Library.
Steven Kelso (b. 1965) Greatly effected by aberrant dreams and
visions at an early age, Kelso took refuge in the church and his art.
First drawing, and then at the age of 12, painting.
Art became his overriding passion at the age of 17, while still in high
school, Kelso began his life long love affair with oil painting.
His first works reflected Apocalyptic themes which seemed to follow
the 1980's mindset of a Communist take over. Kelso enrolled at the
Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis school of design
and engineering. After working outside of his field for a few years,
the pull of painting and the hassle of the corporate world had him back
in the studio full time by 1994.
In 1995, Kelso began exhibiting his work professionally. His first solo
exhibition , hosted by the Yepikumoy Gallery in Indianapolis, was the
largest attended exhibition of that year and received an honorable
mention award by Indianapolis based Nuvo Newsweekly.
Monumental exhibitions were installed in Indianapolis through 1996
and 1997, which gave the artist unbelievable confidence and exposure,
most notably at the Vivaldi Gallery.
Patrons began to build and Kelso saw his first international sale in
August 1997, through one of the Vivaldi Gallery shows.
"Return to Eden", the Jackson Pollock inspired painting sold to a
Parisian visiting Indianapolis on holiday. This invaluable beginning
opened doors with the Galerie Konrad/Balthazar in Paris, France.
In 1999, Kelso traveled to Europe for his first solo exhibition in Paris,
France. During the European visit Kelso made the trip to the
San Giovanni Batista Cathedral in Turin, Italy where he met with the
lead deacon of the cathedral and a presentation and donation was
made in honor of the Jubilee 2000 celebration.
"The Kingdom Revealed", Kelso's version of the Shroud of Turin
was put on permanent collection within the cathedral.
The San Giovanni Batista Cathedral is best known for holding the
Shroud of Turin, the so-called death shroud of Jesus Christ.
Meanwhile, back home in the states, word was starting to spread
from a year earlier, when Kelso made his first submissions in
New York and began heavy promotional trips to New York's art
world. Steven signed with agent Ruthie Tucker in the summer of 1999
for which he has been associated with ever since. The last ten years
have been filled with wonderful sales and exposure and is now labeled
a "Contemporary Master" by his New York exhibition home in
Chelsea, the center of the New York art world with the
Amsterdam Whitney International Fine Art Gallery. |
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