Walter Knabe Blog

Super Bowl Host Committee Official Poster

editor — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:10:46 +0000

Honored to have done the official Super Bowl Host Committee poster! While the visual of the poster is a bit different from my signature look, the sentiment is surely the same. It is about the celebration of the game yes, but even more to me it’s a celebration of our city, community, and the positive energy that has surrounded the city leading up to the event. The poster was designed to embrace those feelings, and in addition, be a piece that is clear and accessible to everyone. Just what I felt was needed. Many thanks to all those who expressed their joy about the piece, the project has been a joy to work on!

NEWPORT YACHT EXHIBIT

editor — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:49:27 +0000

Yacht in Newport Harbour

Back from Newport RI. and an amazing exhibit aboard the yacht “Seafair”. Modern Masters and Indy Contemporary staged a super sophisticated venue for my current show. The opening was hailed as a “Newport social event” and the reception to my work better than expected. In addition to my work, Constance Edwards Scopelitis also had a one man show with her own opening a week later with similar reviews to her great new work. Modern Masters in an adjacent gallery mounted what can only be described as a museum quality exhibit of contemporary prints from masters in chronological order from the 1930’s to present time. Those works included Picasso, Miro, Robert Motherwell, Helen Frankenthaler, and Andy Warhol to name a few.

Back in Indy – so what’s next?

STUDIO UPDATE

editor — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:48:41 +0000

Just a few words about goings on at the studio. Finally finished the uniques titled “The Mystic”, we already have interest in them. The new fabrics are on fire – happy to say! Lots of responses. our chair and ottoman look great in them.

And…my painting and design area in the big new studio is awesome, always bathed in light.

RECENT NEW YORK TRIP

editor — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:40:09 +0000

Well….Finally back to blogging, I’ve been feeling like sharing bits of my experiences with my friends and fans of the studio, so this seems like the easiest way to do so! Recent trip to NY was inspiring…as usual, Niermann Weeks showroom had done a nice display of my work with Scrolls wall covering and a great layout of the new fabric collection on one of their beautiful round tables, the linen looked great against the antique wood. The stationary show was good as well, I’m anxious to get back to designing some stationary again. The Contemporary Furniture Fair was wild as usual. Had a chance to go by Felissimo, the place of my favorite show ever in NY! Sad to say, they have closed the NY townhouse and have closed the incredible home and design store. Way sad. Yes, things do move forward, and the studio is as well. My best work is yet to come!

Niermann Weeks NY showroom Scrolls wall covering display

Niermann Weeks NY showroom new fabrics displayed -lovin the linen!

Felissimo NY Townhouse @ 54th and Fifth Ave. Alas, for sale

Getting ready for race and the art!

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:55:46 +0000

“To inspire my work, I wanted to suit up, sit in a car, and see the track from a driver’s view to capture that sense of adrenaline and speed. I walked away reminded that art needs to be surprising, push the edge and be a little dangerous – just like racing”.

Experimenter’s Best Friend

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:41:28 +0000

Even though I’ve been using PhotoShop for years for digital imagery, archiving and licensing work, recently I’m really working to integrate it into the physical process of creating my fine art. If you see something new in my paintings, it may result from my ability to enhance my work digitally.

Weathered dreams ready to envelope future interiors

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:40:52 +0000

Just finished naming my new set of wallcovering – weathered dreams. The screen work is more distressed in this collection and really capture a sense of antiquity that adds a veiled softness. I loved the idea of having my typical mythological story weathered but still preserved. It’s inspiring a new coordinating fabric collection as well. Email me if you want to see samples.

Sunshine, handshakes and brainstorms

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:38:16 +0000

Just back from Miami without a suntan where I attended Art Basel with Evan Lurie from the Carmel gallery. I was excited to see more art galleries in one space at the same time than in NYC over an entire week of wandering. But I felt a tiny bit depressed that the city had turned the art community into what truly felt like a giant trade show. Had fun meeting Chuck Close and Jim Rosenquest at the Pace Gallery booth. Not only was this networking great, but I got an idea for my next East Coast show.

Start spreading the news – I’m ready to be a part of it again

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:35:21 +0000

I’ve been hunting south of Canal and East of Chinatown for the perfect new spot to take a bite out of the big apple. Can’t wait to move into my new digs in NYC. Rent prices look better than I expected …maybe the only good thing to come out of the recession.

It’s so hard to keep secrets

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:34:17 +0000

I’m super excited about my new “fast” project. The main art is done, and the fun is about to begin. I can’t wait to announce this huge honor that had me in an “adult onesie” and required a helmet.