Stefan Kietzman
My art education began at Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts and then continued at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
I am a fine artist with a passion for creating unique and expressive pieces. My goal is to continue developing my style through painting on canvas.
In my career, I have worked with a variety of mediums including paint, charcoal, and digital media and I'm always looking for new ways to challenge myself, push the boundaries of my art, and think outside the box.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
As an artist, I am drawn to the beauty and complexity of nature's classical forms. However, rather than simply traditionally replicating them, I am inspired to transform them with a prismatic color palette and a street art mentality.
My goal is to bring a fresh perspective to the timeless imagery of nature, infusing it with vibrant energy and the dynamic spirit of pop culture. By using a range of bold and bright hues, I aim to enhance the organic lines and shapes of plants, animals, and landscapes, creating a kaleidoscopic array of visual stimuli that captivates and excites the viewer.
But my work is not just about color. I also approach it with a street art mentality, meaning I prioritize accessibility, inclusivity, and social relevance. I want my art to be something that anyone can appreciate and engage with, regardless of their background or level of familiarity with classical nature forms.
I believe that by reimagining nature in this way, I am not only creating something beautiful but also making a statement about the interconnectedness of all things. By blending the natural world with the vibrant energy of the city, I hope to inspire a sense of unity and harmony between seemingly disparate elements and encourage viewers to see the world around them in a new and exciting light.
With the use of classic art forms and the power of beauty and color, my work aims to offer a fresh and exciting perspective that celebrates the wonders of both the natural world and the dynamic pop culture that surrounds us.
My art education began at Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts and then continued at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
I am a fine artist with a passion for creating unique and expressive pieces. My goal is to continue developing my style through painting on canvas.
In my career, I have worked with a variety of mediums including paint, charcoal, and digital media and I'm always looking for new ways to challenge myself, push the boundaries of my art, and think outside the box.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
As an artist, I am drawn to the beauty and complexity of nature's classical forms. However, rather than simply traditionally replicating them, I am inspired to transform them with a prismatic color palette and a street art mentality.
My goal is to bring a fresh perspective to the timeless imagery of nature, infusing it with vibrant energy and the dynamic spirit of pop culture. By using a range of bold and bright hues, I aim to enhance the organic lines and shapes of plants, animals, and landscapes, creating a kaleidoscopic array of visual stimuli that captivates and excites the viewer.
But my work is not just about color. I also approach it with a street art mentality, meaning I prioritize accessibility, inclusivity, and social relevance. I want my art to be something that anyone can appreciate and engage with, regardless of their background or level of familiarity with classical nature forms.
I believe that by reimagining nature in this way, I am not only creating something beautiful but also making a statement about the interconnectedness of all things. By blending the natural world with the vibrant energy of the city, I hope to inspire a sense of unity and harmony between seemingly disparate elements and encourage viewers to see the world around them in a new and exciting light.
With the use of classic art forms and the power of beauty and color, my work aims to offer a fresh and exciting perspective that celebrates the wonders of both the natural world and the dynamic pop culture that surrounds us.
$580.00
Oil on canvas.
20x16"
What’s this?
There’s color everywhere
What’s this?
There’s white things in the air
What’s this?
I can’t believe my eyes, I must be dreaming
Wake up, Jack, this isn’t fair
$4,360.00
Oil on wood panel.
28x36"
Ninja Lisa is a combined image of Leonardo da Vinci's painting 'Mona Lisa' and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle 'Leonardo'. She has a container of the ooze mutagen in hand.
$580.00
Oil on canvas.
20x16"
Am I the baddest mofo low down around this town? Sho Nuff!
From the movie ‘The Last Dragon’
One of the best villains of all time. I love how mastering martial arts makes your hands glow in this movie.
Julius Carry played this character, if you haven’t seen this movie do yourself a favor. Go check it out.
R.I.P. Julius Carry
$580.00
Oil on canvas.
20x16"
There is a great fan theory about the lamp’s previous owner who created the Cave of Wonders.
The theory is that,
Wish #1 was for all the treasure that filled the “Cave of Wonders.”
Wish #2 was a way to travel all the land: a sentient magic carpet.
Wish #3 is to build an impenetrable fortress so he wished for the creation of the Cave of Wonders to defend his fabulous riches from those who would seek to take anything from him. Maybe Genie turned the previous owner of the lamp into the cave of wonders so that he could keep the treasure all to himself and that’s why the cave says touch nothing but the Lamp.
$3,630.00
Oil on canvas.
31.50x25.50"
This painting is based on a sculpture of two male figures. They are both facing away from each other almost as if they are in opposition yet the back of their heads meld together as one.
$3,630.00
Oil on wood panel.
16.50x40.50x4"
This is a painting based on one of my favorite statues in Philadelphia. The title is ‘Angel of the Resurrection’ by Walker Hancock. This statue depicts Michael the Archangel lifting a soldier out of the flames of war. The tall Corinthian columns pronounce its verticality in 30th Street Station, which is itself a grand Art Deco building with 95-foot high ceilings and beautiful chandeliers.
When I view this sculpture I’m reminded of how much we need people to help lift us out of the terrible conflicts and atrocities. This is a reminder to everyone, that there are people in this world doing great things.
This is the last painting I made in 2023 and even though there is much in need of fixing in the world, I’m hopeful for the future.
$2,910.00
Oil on canvas.
24x36"
This is an arrangement of parts of 'David' by Michaelangelo. These typically are used for drawing. In this painting, those items take their own form making this a slightly surreal and cubist painting.
$2,910.00
Oil on canvas.
24x36"
Making art about the influence of technology is what began the process for the concept of this painting. This art piece was not created with AI, it is just a representation of the ideological division that is happening right now.
I’ve worked in tech companies and have had various positions. I do love the fast-paced push that comes with the territory. Working in tech makes you feel like you’re at the front of innovation and human knowledge. It’s astounding to see what the height of humanity can create by utilizing the tools available to us.
There is however something wonderful about the classic process of making art. This painting was made using a wooden stick with horsehair dipped in linseed oil mixed with pigment and applied to a cotton canvas stretched over wood.
These two worlds feel separate from each other, but I feel connected to the creative sides of both.
For the love of art and technology.
$4,360.00
Oil on canvas.
24x48"
This painting is based on Greco-Roman sculpture and the movie Ghost In The Shell. It continues my theme of breaking things apart and putting them back together in my style of color gradation.
This piece also reflects on the ambition of making surrogates for our elevated systems. Once this was a higher power with deities sculpted out of marble, we now have artificial intelligence systems with the intent to create autonomous entities.