Today, Kelso is the author of three books,
Reflective Souls, Windows of the Soul and The Grand Vision.
In his book, "Windows of the Soul," Kelso analyzes the internal
development and nurturing of the prophetic element of his character
as it relates to America and in the crisis-ridden Middle East. This
book, through his masterfully done oil paintings, illustrate his dream
experiences and prophetic visions.
In his latest book, "The Grand Vision," he offers courageous
commentary on issues that affect the lives of us all. Themes include
Leadership, Faith, Family, Philosophy, Love and Service.
Included with such Indianapolis literary greats as: Kurt Vonnegut Jr
(SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE) and Booth Tarkington
(THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS).
Steven Kelso's book, "Windows of the Soul," was recently inducted
into the newly constructed Nina Mason Pulliam Historical
Special Collections Room at the Indianapolis Public Library.
Steven Kelso (b. 1965) Greatly effected by aberrant dreams and
visions at an early age, Kelso took refuge in the church and his art.
First drawing, and then at the age of 12, painting.
Art became his overriding passion at the age of 17, while still in high
school, Kelso began his life long love affair with oil painting.
His first works reflected Apocalyptic themes which seemed to follow
the 1980's mindset of a Communist take over. Kelso enrolled at the
Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis school of design
and engineering. After working outside of his field for a few years,
the pull of painting and the hassle of the corporate world had him back
in the studio full time by 1994.
In 1995, Kelso began exhibiting his work professionally. His first solo
exhibition , hosted by the Yepikumoy Gallery in Indianapolis, was the
largest attended exhibition of that year and received an honorable
mention award by Indianapolis based Nuvo Newsweekly.
Monumental exhibitions were installed in Indianapolis through 1996
and 1997, which gave the artist unbelievable confidence and exposure,
most notably at the Vivaldi Gallery.
Patrons began to build and Kelso saw his first international sale in
August 1997, through one of the Vivaldi Gallery shows.
"Return to Eden", the Jackson Pollock inspired painting sold to a
Parisian visiting Indianapolis on holiday. This invaluable beginning
opened doors with the Galerie Konrad/Balthazar in Paris, France.
In 1999, Kelso traveled to Europe for his first solo exhibition in Paris,
France. During the European visit Kelso made the trip to the
San Giovanni Batista Cathedral in Turin, Italy where he met with the
lead deacon of the cathedral and a presentation and donation was
made in honor of the Jubilee 2000 celebration.
"The Kingdom Revealed", Kelso's version of the Shroud of Turin
was put on permanent collection within the cathedral.
The San Giovanni Batista Cathedral is best known for holding the
Shroud of Turin, the so-called death shroud of Jesus Christ.
Meanwhile, back home in the states, word was starting to spread
from a year earlier, when Kelso made his first submissions in
New York and began heavy promotional trips to New York's art
world. Steven signed with agent Ruthie Tucker in the summer of 1999
for which he has been associated with ever since. The last ten years
have been filled with wonderful sales and exposure and is now labeled
a "Contemporary Master" by his New York exhibition home in
Chelsea, the center of the New York art world with the
Amsterdam Whitney International Fine Art Gallery.
Reflective Souls, Windows of the Soul and The Grand Vision.
In his book, "Windows of the Soul," Kelso analyzes the internal
development and nurturing of the prophetic element of his character
as it relates to America and in the crisis-ridden Middle East. This
book, through his masterfully done oil paintings, illustrate his dream
experiences and prophetic visions.
In his latest book, "The Grand Vision," he offers courageous
commentary on issues that affect the lives of us all. Themes include
Leadership, Faith, Family, Philosophy, Love and Service.
Included with such Indianapolis literary greats as: Kurt Vonnegut Jr
(SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE) and Booth Tarkington
(THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS).
Steven Kelso's book, "Windows of the Soul," was recently inducted
into the newly constructed Nina Mason Pulliam Historical
Special Collections Room at the Indianapolis Public Library.
Steven Kelso (b. 1965) Greatly effected by aberrant dreams and
visions at an early age, Kelso took refuge in the church and his art.
First drawing, and then at the age of 12, painting.
Art became his overriding passion at the age of 17, while still in high
school, Kelso began his life long love affair with oil painting.
His first works reflected Apocalyptic themes which seemed to follow
the 1980's mindset of a Communist take over. Kelso enrolled at the
Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis school of design
and engineering. After working outside of his field for a few years,
the pull of painting and the hassle of the corporate world had him back
in the studio full time by 1994.
In 1995, Kelso began exhibiting his work professionally. His first solo
exhibition , hosted by the Yepikumoy Gallery in Indianapolis, was the
largest attended exhibition of that year and received an honorable
mention award by Indianapolis based Nuvo Newsweekly.
Monumental exhibitions were installed in Indianapolis through 1996
and 1997, which gave the artist unbelievable confidence and exposure,
most notably at the Vivaldi Gallery.
Patrons began to build and Kelso saw his first international sale in
August 1997, through one of the Vivaldi Gallery shows.
"Return to Eden", the Jackson Pollock inspired painting sold to a
Parisian visiting Indianapolis on holiday. This invaluable beginning
opened doors with the Galerie Konrad/Balthazar in Paris, France.
In 1999, Kelso traveled to Europe for his first solo exhibition in Paris,
France. During the European visit Kelso made the trip to the
San Giovanni Batista Cathedral in Turin, Italy where he met with the
lead deacon of the cathedral and a presentation and donation was
made in honor of the Jubilee 2000 celebration.
"The Kingdom Revealed", Kelso's version of the Shroud of Turin
was put on permanent collection within the cathedral.
The San Giovanni Batista Cathedral is best known for holding the
Shroud of Turin, the so-called death shroud of Jesus Christ.
Meanwhile, back home in the states, word was starting to spread
from a year earlier, when Kelso made his first submissions in
New York and began heavy promotional trips to New York's art
world. Steven signed with agent Ruthie Tucker in the summer of 1999
for which he has been associated with ever since. The last ten years
have been filled with wonderful sales and exposure and is now labeled
a "Contemporary Master" by his New York exhibition home in
Chelsea, the center of the New York art world with the
Amsterdam Whitney International Fine Art Gallery.
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