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Kiersten A. Stein® – “It’s in the still that we can experience the extraordinary™ 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. 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. Kiersten formally started her career focus and honing of her craft in art, advertising, marketing and multimedia at the age of sixteen. She is proud to have built her foundation on “old and new school” principles and the lifelong process of becoming a Master. Kiersten’s techniques and passions have been evolving for more than 25 years now. “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 what do 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 “Kaleidescopes”, “Floral Quilts”, landscapes, and more. There is a saying by Minor White, “No matter how slow the film, Spirit always stands still long enough for the photographer “it” has chosen”. I feel fortunate to have been able to embrace some of nature’s perfect examples of beauty and ingenuity. My floral and plant collections are the end result of attempting to honor some of 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 paper.” LATEST PRESS: Curve Magazine: Open Studio – December Issue - Dedicated to showcasing female artists. Article by Katie Peoples. Click image to read article. “Microcosmic Paradise” - The photographic quilts of Kiersten A. Stein By Sabrina Coryell MauiTime Weekly Issue 10.32 / Arts & Entertainment: “A Staggering Work of Extraordinary Stills” MauiTime Weekly JANUARY 19, 2007 VOL ISSUE 10 30 “Meet Stein at fund-raiser” Lahaina News JANUARY 18, 2007 “Water Garden Series-Duster” by Kiersten A. Stein Maui Scene JANUARY 18, 2007 FEATURED EVENTS: Kiersten A. Stein – Photographer of record for 2008 Vagina Monologue fundraising performance for Women Helping Women - 2/14 and 3/3/08 Maui – 2008 Vagina Monologue fundraising performance for Women Helping Women – February 14 (Iao Theater) and March 3 (Maui Arts & Cultural Center): RAISE AWARENESS AND STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Kiersten A. Stein – Named Director of Lahaina Quan Gallery - October 2007: After 9 months of research, location scouting, lease negotiating, visualization, construction, painting, varnishing, creating, planning, polishing and …meditation, Carolyn Quan finally opened the doors to the new Honolulu gallery! May 6th – Women Helping Women’s 10th Annual Afternoon Tea Fundraiser - Kiersten A. Stein: Was auctioned to create a one-of-a-kind Keepsake Composition to help raise money for WHW. For more information about Women Helping Women go to www.whwmaui.net. Click image to view it larger Women Helping Women’s 10th Annual Elegant Afternoon Tea - A Benefit Event WHW is Maui’s only domestic violece shelter providing services to victims on Maui and lanai. A day of fine food, a silent and live auction, mixing and mingling on Bev Gannon’s beautiful property! Click  image to view it larger “Ray’s Rhythm” 16×20 - This is the piece created by Kiersten Stein fulfilling her charitable contribution as an artist auctioned to help raise money for Women Helping Women’s May 6th fundraising event. (Kiersten can be commissioned to create “One-of-a-kind Keepsake Compositions” of people, animals, objects or “keepsakes” near and dear to your heart. Kiersten schedules a photoshoot and then applies imagination with composite techniques to create a dynamic image for you. Available as gallery wrapped Giclées, matted photo or fine art paper prints, or tile murals) Reception and Fundraiser (WOMEN HELPING WOMEN AND KIPAHULU ‘OHANA) - Kiersten A. Stein and Unions in Paradise: Two intimate fundraisers featuring the talented singer/songwriter, Cathy Kreger. 10/5 and 10/8/07. Quan Gallery and Tips Up. For More information CLICK HERE. Click image to read article. [Buy Cathy's latest CD (via iTunes and use the arrow to scroll to the album of your choice) or take a listen to one of her newest releases Pure Imagination [mp3], Black Water [mp3]. Cathy’s myspace/cathykreger] QUAN GALLERY DEMONSTRATIONS - Kiersten A. Stein: Digital Photography Demonstration LAHAINA – Emerging artist, Kiersten A. Stein, demonstrates how to take a digital photo of an ordinary object and apply the imagination with composite techniques to create a dynamic image at The Quan Gallery on Front St. View Kiersten’s work in the art gallery and watch the artist at work as she combines the use of technology and art . Reception and Fundraiser Friday, January 19th: The Quan Gallery Welcomes Emerging Artist, Kiersten A. Stein (Artist/Photographer) Kiersten announces a cocktail and pupu reception 6:30 – 9pm. View Kiersten’s work and join her in fundraising efforts for Equality California. Napa Wine Tours will be auctioned off (O’Brien Cellars) along with a few other surprises and giveaways. This is also a great opportunity to rub elbows with art enthusiasts and artists. All are welcome.