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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Sasha Kinens

Maintaining a love of alluring anecdotes and capturing a thought provoking moment, Sasha's work is inspired by her models and who they become in costume. At times a collaborative effort, between the subtle movements of the sitter and the setting, a narrative is infused with autobiographical memories, thoughts, and visions of future paintings. Informed by Classical Realism and influenced by Symbolism and an admiration of haute couture, Sasha's work evokes a timelessness in today's modern society.


Articles about Sasha Kinens

Auer, James. “Views of Modern Contrast.” Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, March 2003.

Doherty, Stephen. “Woman to Woman.” American Artist Magazine, July/August 2006.

Leihnert, Kevin. “Selected Artist.” Info Magazine, Winter 2003.

Meinz, Bradley. “Milwaukee’s Muse.” Milwaukee Magazine, May 2002.

New Art International. “Sasha Kinens.” New Art International, 2004.

Pachuta, Renira. “New CCC Exhibition, A Celebration of the Female Form.”  

News Graphic, December, 2008.

Phaneuf, Melissa. “Young Artist’s Work Leaves Impression.” News Graphic, November, 2001.

Schumacher, Mary Louise. “Pictures of Femininity Reject Modernism.” Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel, September, 2005.

Signer, Lori. “Sasha Kinens: Symbolist Images.” University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Art History
Thesis, 2001. 

Tibbits, Ashley. “Art of the Old School.” Shepherd Express, September, 2005.

Valentine, Valerie. “Dancers Set Paintings Into Motion.” MAC Downtime, August, 2005.


Awards and Honors

2007
Award of Excellence, Manhattan Arts International, Manhattan, NY


1995
Painting Award, Department of Art, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI

Doryce Hill Maher Fine Arts Scholarship, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI


1994

Doryce Hill Maher Fine Arts Scholarship, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI 

Carol and Alma Greilach Memorial Fund Scholarship, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI

Charles Beauvic Foundation of Michigan Grant, Hillsdale MI

Thomas and Gracee Mask Tradition Award, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI

First Place Award for Excellence, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI


Education

1993-1995 Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI

1991-1993 Atelier Prohl, Milwaukee, WI



Exhibitions (* Solo Shows)

2019     Sadler Gallery, Group Show, Milwaukee, WI

2018     Sadler Gallery, Group Show, Milwaukee, WI

2018     * Klinklavas Gallery, Three River, MI

2017     Sadler Gallery, Gallery Artist, Milwaukee, WI

2016     Sadler Gallery, Gallery Artist, Milwaukee, WI

2015     * Remax Gallery, Chicago, Il

               Sadler Gallery, Gallery Artist, Milwaukee, WI

2014     Sadler Gallery, Gallery Artist, Milwaukee, WI

2013     Urban Consign and Design, Gallery Artist, Hoboken, NJ

              Sadler Gallery, Group Show, Milwaukee, WI

2012     Sadler Gallery. Group Show, Milwaukee, WI

              Distillery Gallery, Group Show, Jersey City, NJ

2011     Katie Gingrass Gallery, Group Show, Milwaukee, WI

              Frank Allen Gallery, Gallery Night, Theinsville, WI

              Sadler Gallery, Gallery Artist, Milwaukee, WI

2010     Frank Allen Gallery, Gallery Night, Theinsville, WI

2009    Frank Allen Gallery, Gallery Artist, Theinsville, WI

              Katie Gingrass Gallery, Gallery Artist, Milwaukee, WI

2008     Summer Exhibition, Florence Academy of Art, Florence, IT

2007     Katie Gingrass Gallery, Gallery Night, Milwaukee, WI

2006     Frank Allen Gallery, Gallery Artist, Theinsville, WI

2005     Arte de Palm Gallery, Gallery Artist, Palm Coast, FL

               * Bella Lei, Cedarburg, WI

               * Katie Gingrass Gallery, Milwaukee, WI

2004     * Bella Lei, Gallery Night, Cedarburg, WI

                Cedarburg Cultural Center, Juried Group Show, Cedarburg, WI

                Hide House, Group Show, Milwaukee, WI

2003      Art Elements Gallery, Mequon WI

                Katie Gingrass Gallery, “Two Women,” Milwaukee, WI

                Turner Hall, “The Six,” Milwaukee, WI

                * Lovely, Milwaukee, WI

2002      * Blackbird, Chicago, IL

                * Bella Lei, Cedarburg, WI 

2001       * University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, “Symbolist Images,” Milwaukee, WI

                * Groom, Milwaukee, WI

2000      Holiday Art Fair (Juried), Madison, WI

1999        Carol King Show, Wheaton, IL

                 New Alchemy Gallery, West Hollywood, CA

1996        Arc East, Group Show, Milwaukee, WI

              

1995        *Gils, Milwaukee, WI

1994         Annual Walkers Point Art Crawl, Atelier Prohl, Milwaukee, WI

                  Christmas in the Country, Cedarburg, WI

1993         Nicolet College, National Northern Arts Competition, Rhinelander, WI




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