Curtis Kulig

Curtis Kulig is an American artist who lives and works New York City.

Curtis Kulig
Born
Curtis-Ross Kulig

(1981-07-15) July 15, 1981
Minot, North Dakota
NationalityAmerican
Known forArtist, photographer
WebsiteCurtisKulig.com, Lovemewashere.com

Early life

Kulig was born in 1981 in Minot, North Dakota. At a young age he was encouraged to follow an artistic path by his uncle Phillip Salvato (American painter) and father Walter Kulig (screen printer). In the year 2000, Kulig moved to Los Angeles at the age of 19. He then moved to New York City in 2007.[1][2]

Artistic Ventures

A decade ago, his private plea 'Love Me' became part of the urban fabric of the city. A loyal audience ensued embracing the declaration with hope and optimism making the mark a global icon. His studio practice consists of several mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, film-making, neon text and film photography.[3] In 2018 he collaborated with Grear Patterson and Yves Scherer on a group show called "Happiness".[4] In this show he debuted his self-help series with a collection of mixed media work. They are collage-like mixtures of harsh brushstrokes, emotive sketches, and a mix of found photographs. He also created a video for the show, 36 Men, which displays thirty-six men demanding love.

Curtis Kulig Painting from Prize exhibition at agnès b in SoHo

Later that year he showcased his work in a solo exhibition at Galerie du jour Agnes b. called Prize.[5] The exhibition featured an installation that included more than 30 drawings, ceramics, a large-scale painting, and an 8mm film in which Kulig invited Aska Matsumiya to develop a soundscape.[6]

Kulig also appears in collaborations with Mark Gonzales, Max Blagg, Robert Longo and the New Museum.[7][8][9]

Commercial Ventures

Kulig is no stranger when it comes to art in the commercial space. Over his career he has worked with hundreds of brands on collaborations using his artwork and designs. Companies such as Nike, Starbucks, and Google have all teamed up with Kulig to create unique pieces showcasing his work.

Notably, Cartier and Kulig teamed up to create "Love Me" branded jewelry.[10] In 2015 the UK-based retailer Topman enlisted Kulig to collaborate on the brand’s first collection with an American artist. The eclectic collection, which ranges from $30 to $350, features details of his original artwork in pieces that reflect his signature style.[11] In 2015 Kulig and Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake collaborated on his signature Bao Bao bags.[12]

He has been featured in the New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Wall Street Journal and Forbes; is a frequent contributor of works to charity auctions including Free Arts, (RED), Art of Elysium, the Tibetan Fund, Hilarity for Charity and Revlon's "Love Is On" Million Dollar Challenge in support of Women's Health.

Appearances in the media
  • DKNY Campaign with Cara Delevingne, Fall 2013[13]
  • Kanye West 'Yeezus' Album, 2013
  • The Gonz X Curtis Kulig, 2015[14]
  • The GQ Eye, 2012[15]
  • Vans Shoes, 2013[16]
  • Terry Richardson's Diary, Fall 2011[17]
  • "Scripture" exhibit with Skullphone, Mallick Williams Gallery (NYC), October 2011[18]
  • Bedwin and the Heartbreakers capsule collection (Tokyo,Japan), 2018[19]
  • "Recine & Associates" exhibit with Steve Olson & Alex Olson, Nyhaus Gallery (NYC), Fall 2011[20]
  • Lovecat magazine, cover-title design/Paz de la Huerta, Summer 2011[21]
  • Joe Jonas "See No More" album package: Cover artwork, press package, "See No More" video artwork (MTV award for best lyric video), Summer 2011[22][23]
  • Nike, Free Yourself, 2011[24]
  • TED Talks x Teens, "The Art of Obsession" talk, Summer 2011[25]
  • HBO, Creative Director, How to make it in America, 2010[26]
  • Ace Hotel, hotel installation (NYC), 2010[27]
  • Installation collaboration with Barry McGee and Sage Vaughn (NYC), 2010[28]
  • Saturday Night Live, appears in program intro, 2010[29]
  • Nike featured artist[30]
  • Purple Magazine, Featured Artist, 2014[31]
  • Whitney Art Party, 2014[32]

References
  1. "Greater Art Gallery, Curtis Kulig". Archived from the original on August 8, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
  2. Refinery 29, 10 Up-And-Coming Artists
  3. "So It Goes x Curtis Kulig". So It Goes. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
  4. bfa.com https://bfa.com/photos/search?collection-fk=24035. Retrieved May 2, 2019. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. "Prize by Curtis Kulig". agnès b. US. October 3, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
  6. "Prize, Curtis Kulig". agnès b. US. October 3, 2018. Archived from the original on May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  7. "Mark Gonzales x Curtis Kulig". THE POSTERS. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  8. Tribeca Film (April 24, 2013), Tribeca Art Awards 2013: 5 NYC Artists Show Us Their Studios & Talk About Film, retrieved May 5, 2019
  9. "Curtis Kulig - Love Me Smiley Neon | New Museum Store". Default Store View. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  10. "Juste un Clou: Digital Exhibition". www.cartier.com. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
  11. "TOPMAN UNVEILS COLLECTION WITH NEW YORK ARTIST CURTIS KULIG". MR Magazine. December 10, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
  12. Cohn, Alison S. (March 31, 2016). "Sip Sake While You Shop at Tokyobike". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  13. "First Look: See Cara Delevingne in Her New DKNY Ad". The Cut. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  14. "Juxtapoz Magazine - Mark Gonzales x Curtis Kulig and Simone Shubuck Posters". www.juxtapoz.com. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  15. Nast, Condé. "The GQ Eye on Art: Curtis Kulig". GQ. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  16. "Curtis Kulig x Vans "Love Me" Pack". Complex. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  17. Terry Richardson's Diary
  18. Art Observed, AO On Site
  19. "CURTIS KULIG x BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS". bedwintokyo.com. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  20. Nyehaus, Olson Olson Recine & Associates
  21. Living Proof Magazine, Lovecat Summer Sex Issue Archived September 21, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  22. Pop Crush, Joe Jonas borrows Curtis Kulig's Penmanship for 'See No More' Lyric Video
  23. Joe Jonas News Archived July 10, 2012, at Archive.today
  24. Nike, Stadium "Free Yourself" Archived April 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  25. TEDx Talks (April 20, 2011), The Art of Obsession: Curtis Kulig at TEDxTeen, retrieved May 5, 2019
  26. BLToutreach (September 27, 2011), How To Make It In America: 3 Days Downtown, retrieved May 5, 2019
  27. Ace Hotel
  28. "BlackBook, Art Basel Countdown". Archived from the original on February 10, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
  29. "SNL Love Me".
  30. Nike Destroyers, Behind the Scenes
  31. "The New York artist Curtis Kulig with Purple Fashion magazine issue #21... - purple DIARY". Purple (in French). February 22, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  32. "Whitney Art Party". bfa.com. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
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