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KIRSTEN KRAMER
ARTIST & ILLUSTRATOR
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Kirsten Kramer has been a working visual artist and illustrator originating from the artist community of DUMBO, Brooklyn since 2003. Her signature work has been displayed in various group and solo exhibitions throughout the US. Additionally, one of her most recent accomplishments is the heartfelt self-published graphic memoir With Our Whole Broken Hearts.

Kirsten's vast creative experience ranges from traditional illustration and fine art mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor and oils, as well as sculpture, public mural arts, silk screening and digital design. Kirsten is passionate about sharing her creative experience and joy of art through teaching. She is the proud mom of a highly creative and spirited 7-yr-old and volunteers her time working with creative arts organizations to bring the experience of artistic expression to all ages.

ILLUSTRATION EXPERIENCE
"With Our Whole Broken Hearts" A Graphic Memoir - New York City (12/17 - 12/18)
Illustrator, Co-author
Art director and illustrator responsible for all interior and cover artwork, contribution to literary content of the book and design of layout of the book using all literary and art content to create a cohesive visual storyline

Team New York Aquatics - New York City (2/17 - Present)
Illustrator, Cartoonist & Synchronized Swimmer
Illustrate and design all promotional posters, images and merchandise and create licensed original cartoons for one of the largest US Masters aquatics teams in the country

Lamaze Organic Baby - New York City (1/17 - 1/18)
Senior Illustrator & Graphic Designer
Design original artwork and textile prints for sportswear, sleepwear and underwear under the Lamaze and Little Star brands and print and digital ads for publications and social media

Delta Kids - New York City (6/14 - 1/16)
Senior Illustrator & Graphic Designer
Responsible for executing original artwork and treatments for textiles and garments for Delta Kids retail brand, graphically designing all packaging and accessories; accountable for researching trends in preparation for each season through shopping trips, print shows and trend forecasting services, visual merchandising and interior design of all showroom and window displays and following all artwork through entire production process, from first factory sample to final retail product

Levi's Jeans - New York City (8/08 - 5/10)
Senior Illustrator & Graphic Designer
Duties include creating unique and original hand-drawn, hand-painted artwork reflective of Levi's brand to be used in textiles, embellishments and silk screen treatments on all kids-wear garments, seasonal merchandising of NYC showroom spaces and Macy's Herald Square, development of ads for insider publications such as Earnshaw's and following all designs/art from first approval, through sampling to final production


ART EXHIBITIONS
Opening Gallery Group Show - MARK JUPITER GALLERY, Brooklyn (5/19-6/19)
Honoring veteran DUMBO artists Kirsten Kramer, Craig Anthony Miller, Jaimie Walker, Joshua Reynolds and Steve West in celebration of the launch of the Mark Jupiter Gallery

Saudade: Something Lost - SUPERFINE, Brooklyn (10/17)
Solo Exhibition
saudade (n.) a nostalgic longing to be near again to something or someone that is distant, or that has been loved and then lost; "the love that remains"
Solo exhibition featuring carefully curated hand silk screened renditions of Kirsten Kramer's signature drawings and images from her "Hearts" and "Ghosts" series

Massive Stampede - FIRELIGHT STUDIOS, Brooklyn (11/17 & 4/18)
Artist & Muralist
Ongoing collaborative exhibition with artists Craig Anthony Miller and Joshua Reynolds, incorporating photography, collage, painting and digital art as part of an on-going community showcase of mixed-media paintings and mural installation

ADDITIONAL EXHIBITION HISTORY
2014 - Terra Savia Winery & Gallery - Hearts: Drawings & Paintings by Kirsten Kramer - Napa, CA

2014 - PS+ Gallery - Group Exhibition - DUMBO, Brooklyn

2013 - PS+ Gallery - Gallery Launch & Pop-Up Group Exhibition - DUMBO, Brooklyn

2011 - 68 Jay Wine Bar - Ghosts: Drawings & Paintings by Kirsten Kramer - DUMBO, Brooklyn

2008 - Pluto Gallery - Kirsten Kramer & Lisa Beckner: Recent Works - DUMBO, Brooklyn

2007 - 68 Jay Wine Bar - DUMBO Art Festival Group Exhibit - DUMBO, Brooklyn

2006 - 68 Jay Wine Bar - DUMBO Art Festival Group Exhibit - DUMBO, Brooklyn

2005 - 68 Jay Wine Bar - Works by Kirsten Kramer - DUMBO, Brooklyn

EDUCATION
School of Visual Arts - New York City (2019)
Continuing Education Program for Illustration

SUNY University of Buffalo - Buffalo, NY (2000)
BFA Fine Arts/Illustration/Graphic Design