Karen Kratzer
Karen Agni-Kratzer
I find meaning in every piece, and the peace each one brings me.
Nudes in particular are, by nature, peaceful and free.
Our curves form once and move on. We move with
unawareness. Our bodies tell their own stories - how we feel,
what we want, how we breathe, why we won't cry.
We want to be experienced, in depth. We want
to feed each other, if only the right food exists.
Beyond love, more hope, beyond words, more truth,
beyond truth, beneath skin.
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Graduate of The Newark School of Fine & Industrial Arts, Newark, NJ - 1977, Full Scholarship
NY School of Visual Arts, NYC, NY
The Brooklyn Museum Art School, Brooklyn, NY
University of Minneapolis, MN
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Past Employment at:
NBC Network TV, 30 Rockerfeller Plaza, NYC, NY, Graphic Design & Cartoonist
PBS TV Minnapolis/Saint Paul, MN, Graphic Design,
Russell Manning / Media Ventures Productions, Minnapolis, MN, Graphic Design, Storyboards
Wesleyan University, CT, Art Director of Publications, Cartoonist, Graphic Design
I-Park Artist Residency, Graphic Design, also volunteer
A few years ago, I had to have 4 cervical disks replaced that slowed me down for a good long time. I still work part-time and maintain my family and home, draw, write, metalsmith and travel when I can. Things have greatly improved now. I also enjoy drumming up new friends while catching up with past friends - its fun to rediscover people and often rewarding.
Karen Kratzer joined Fine Art America on October 11th, 2011.
