ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Kurt Halsey Frederiksen has been creating and showing his art professionally since 2000 when he graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. His artist statement - "Influenced by my hopeless romantic and super sensitive mindset, I pay far too much attention to the little things in life and in the relationship between two people. In constant need of reassurance, explanation, closure, and attention, my paintings are made." - best sums up his work. Frederiksen's paintings and drawings have been exhibited in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Monica, San Jose, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Tampa Bay, Portland, Baltimore, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Houston, and Toronto. Check out more of his work on his website here - kurthalsey.com.
MY COLLECTION:
Kurt Halsey Frederiksen - Art Star Gallery, opening reception invitation, 2005.
I instantly fell in love with Kurt Halsey's work early on in high school. I can only guess that I was first introduced to his artwork via LiveJournal. His paintings and drawings are so relatable, quirky, and genuine. As soon as I saw his work I was hooked.
Kurt Halsey Frederiksen - Art Star Gallery, opening reception invitation, 2005.
Kurt Halsey, Urban Outfitters, Triptych, 2006.
In 2005 I am pretty sure I checked his site weekly. The pieces up in the Art Star Gallery at the time were on sale and I desperately wanted to own an original. I saw one of his pieces for the first time at a bowling alley - Lucky Strike - in Los Angeles (a fun gift thanks to Ellen Degeneres who flew a group of us from Chicago out to L.A. for a Chicago show...), I freaked out and had to get a photo with it. I wish I still had that photo. Anywho...
Kurt Halsey canvas bag - gifted to me, christmas, 2005.
I was shocked a few months later when my mom purchased an original piece from his show for my 16th birthday. I am so blessed and fortunate to own this piece. I love it. I relate to the piece far too much for my own good. I look forward to passing this piece on to my future children :]
Kurt Halsey, Breathe Deep and Breath Easy, 2005.
This Christmas I was blown away again when I found a special little present under the tree. My mother managed to have a Hushabye book signed for me.
Kurt Halsey, "Hushabye Book", 2011.
Needless to say this is one of my most cherished collections. Are any of you fans of his work? I have seen some of my blogging buds with tattoos of his work. I would love to hear more :]
WHERE TO BUY HIS ARTWORK:
For original pieces - Kurt Halsey Storenvy.
Prints and merchandise - Art Star.
www.kurthalsey.com
Have a fantastic day!!
