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STEVE KUZMA
Group Show - "Four Perspectives"  Recent Paintings
April 17 to May 17, 2010
Artist Reception, Saturday, April 17, 5PM - 8PM


Steve Kuzma
"Beach Jetty" 2009, Mixed Media, 18" x24"
Steve Kuzma
"Moonlit Waves" 2009, Mixed Media, 18" x 24"
Steve Kuzma studied at the Philadelphia College of Art and Parson's School of Design in New York City. Steve graduated with honors from Parson and was awarded fellowships to study overseas in both Sienna, Italy and Paris, France. He began his career in illustration working for clients such as KLM Airways, Salin Linbald Cruises and others. Art Directors were particularly fond of his work as it incorporated a strong sense of color and motion, reflecting Steve's strong interest in sports and love of the outdoors. His work was commissioned by the New York Times, New York Marathon, Sport Monday sections and was featured in numerous publications such as Sport Magazine, Art Direction Magazine, Backpacker, Boating, and Diversion Magazine. His work also appeared internationally commemorating the Winter Olympics in Sarajevo and the 1986 World Cup Soccer events. Throughout the years Steve has utilized his artistic skills in the areas of graphic design, commissioned murals, book illustrations and advertising promotions. Steve has conducted various workshops and teaching engagements lecturing on his experimental painting techniques. His work has been exhibited in Solo and countless group exhibitions and is represented in the permanent collection of museums as well as private and corporate collections.

In his extensive travels overseas and throughout the continental United States, Steve has connected to nature and is inspired by its beauty. The love for nature along with his spiritual awareness is conveyed in his work. His free-flowing style blends his strong sense of color and mastery of layering techniques providing depth and dimension to his paintings.

Steve has been recognized in numerous juried art shows and has been active in many art organizations. Steve maintains a studio in Marlton, New Jersey.