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Kris Kuksi « Thread Started on Mar 9, 2008, 8:21pm »
I thought that since I'm trying to decorate my house I might want something other than paintings. This has led me to take an interest in Kris's work. His work definitely has a Death Metal/Goth feel to it, neither of these things come close to describing me, but it's the tiny intricate details that I love. And it's pretty freaking cool to look at. He has some shows lined up at the end of the year and I'm wondering what the price range is for his models. I'm wondering if I should even bother trying to get on the preview/purchase lists. If somebody could help I'd appreciate it.
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Re: Kris Kuksi « Reply #1 on Mar 28, 2008, 1:08pm »
Hi, if you want to enquire about Kris Kuksi, you should contact Yasha from Strychnin Gallery. (I am not affiliated with them in case someone wonders why I like to post about them, but I have bought from them repeatedly and they are the nicest people in the world). They had a sold out exhibition with him last year in Berlin, the pieces are in their archive: http://www.strychnin.com/kris/index.html
There is no pricing information available, but I believe pieces were between 3,000 and 6,000 Euros (so that's between 4,500 and 9,000 $ )
But he also does smaller ones, like this one, called "Mary Militia", from the "Arcanum" show which was 950$. It is very tiny compared to the others.
I saw one of his huge pieces in the backroom of the gallery. It was sold, but the buyer was so nice to leave it there for longer so more people could enjoy it. There is so much detail in it you could stare at if for hours and not see everything. And I was told that the only did the background part of the pieces at home and assembled the rest on location because the stuff is too delicate to ship. However, if the pieces are shipped to buyers, they have to use a professional art shipping agency who knows how to handle the stuff. Hope that is of some help.
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Re: Kris Kuksi « Reply #2 on Mar 28, 2008, 3:17pm »
Thanks that does help. It lets me know I should just admire his work and not try to buy a piece. I hadn't taken the shipping aspect into account, it would never make it to my house in one piece. I've actually been impressed that all my paintings have arrived in perfect shape(knock on wood). I have first hand knowledge of what a package endures as it travels across country , I use to work for UPS many years ago, and it's not pretty. I wonder if that's why every painting I've received has been by FedEx?
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Re: Kris Kuksi « Reply #3 on Mar 28, 2008, 4:40pm »
I just realize I maybe ruined it for you But he also exhibits in the US, so considering the shipping aspect plus the weak dollar it seems more reasonable to try to get a piece from one of his US exhibitions. European galleries always charge more. Also you avoid customs fees, which I always hate to pay. And if they are handled properly, they will arrive in one piece. From what I was told they have to be shipped in a wooden box, and the piece is nailed to the box from the inside. Just some bubblewrap won't do Maybe he also does commissions? I am sure one of the galleries that represent him (Strychnin, Last Rites, Joshua Liner) can help you, also about how long his waiting lists are.
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Re: Kris Kuksi « Reply #4 on Mar 28, 2008, 5:03pm »
It's all good, you didn't ruin it for me. The weak Dollar is hurting me, I recently bought two paintings from overseas and my wallet paid the price . The Nicoletta Ceccoli show in December is another show overseas that I plan on getting something from, hopefully the Dollar can rebound some by then.(doubt it)
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Re: Kris Kuksi « Reply #5 on May 16, 2008, 1:38am »
I talk to Kris about twice a week, he's a great guy...very cool and very nice. I'm in the process of getting him to do a commission mixed media/sculpture/assemblage piece for me, similar to Divinity but smaller. I have a signed "For Steve K****" print from him and i've got several more coming my way. He's my favorite artist, second to only Michael Hussar.
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Re: Kris Kuksi « Reply #11 on May 16, 2009, 10:28pm »
Went to check out his show last night at Meta. Pretty interesting stuff.
I took a few photos but was asked by the gallery not to use a flash(?)... Kinda bizarre, its not like it would damage the work. I think I got a few quality shots though and will post them on dailyDuJour tomorrow.
It was cool to see Kris' work up close. He told me that some of these pieces only take him 2 weeks to complete.
Re: Kris Kuksi « Reply #12 on May 19, 2009, 4:03pm »
oh my god these are so detailed and beautiful!!!! thanks for posting these!! have any of you heard of viktor koen i studied under him when i was in undergrad.... andrew jones piece reminded me of his work check it out:
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