Group Show - "Four Perspectives" Recent Paintings April 17 to May 17, 2010 Artist Reception, Saturday, April 17, 5PM - 8PM
"Beach Jetty" 2009, Mixed Media, 18" x24"
"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.