Kirsten Stolle at The Junction

For our Third Third Thursday, we’ll feature the paintings of Kirsten Stolle. Kirsten is a relative newcomer to WNC, and has her studio in the Hatchery, also located in the River Arts District. Kirsten’s work is influenced by the natural world, and is extremely detailed - yet spare. She has an acute sense of balance and white space. In her artist statement, Stolle writes, “Over the past few years, I have been interested in creating abstractions based on natural and human forms. Root systems, topographical elements, bones, and biological diagrams are often suggested in my paintings. Allowing for multiple reference points, I reinterpret familiar forms through my personal language of mark making.”

This month, our Third Thursday Artist reception takes place at 6:30 p.m. on October 20th.

In late summer, we launched our Third Thursdays as a way to showcase the immense talent of our local community (as well as some friends from afar). We’ve encouraged our Depot Street neighbors, including Nourish & Flourish & The Magnetic Field to join the bandwagon, planning a separate but complementary event the same night as a way to make our little section of the River Arts District it’s own destination.