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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