About Kirsten
Originally from New Zealand, I moved to the East End in my mid 20’s. My first inspiration to paint came in the form of a rather unique journal handed down by family members. A book of watercolors that recorded one of my ancestors migratory journey. I began to paint and capture my observations while traveling through Plein Air watercolors. Largely self taught I studied other artists, techniques, materials, styles and color theory.
Eventually I discovered the rich local art community here in East Hampton. I studied with local artists, joined art institutions and explored various art disciplines. This widened my view and exposure to other mediums like oil painting and printing techniques while I continue to push the boundaries of the watercolor medium.
A pivotal experience was studying with an Eastern Calligraphy Master. It was here that I developed my own personal language with a brush.
I have exhibited here on the East End in many art and curated shows including Guild Hall, The Sag Harbor Church, Springs Historical Society, Springs Improvement Society, The Springs Invitational Show, The Victor D’Amico Institute of Art, Ille Arts, Folio East, East Hampton Arts Council events and Dan Welden’s Printaganza.
I am a founding member of water+color+works, a collective of East End Artists who paint together, and have shown annually together since 2016, and am in private collections throughout the US, New Zealand and Europe.
Artists Statement -
"I want you to stand in my atmosphere.
Feel the soaking and saturation of the landscape. Smell the renewal of the air and travel across the light. There is a looking in and climbing out with a mystery revealed.”
