Day 2: Curtis Alan Kiwak
Curtis Alan Kiwak
Creative Medium: Drawing, Painting
About the Artist
am an artist based in Tucson, Arizona, with decades of exhibitions in venues such as the Tucson Public Library, Tucson International Airport, the Jewish Community Center, Contreras Jewelry and Fine Art Gallery, and the Steinfeld Warehouse Gallery.My work blends the natural world with fantasy and symbolism, drawing on traditions of Magical Realism and the influence of artists like Maurice Sendak and Edward Gorey. I create intricate, narrative-driven images that invite viewers to explore unseen forces and emotional undercurrents shaping our inner lives.
Art, for me, is a form of storytelling—a miniature theater where each page or canvas becomes a stage. My process is spontaneous and intuitive, shaped by my years as an early childhood educator, where I witnessed the power of uninhibited, playful expression. Like children who draw to process experience, I let instinct and emotion guide the imagery.
I work in charcoal, pencil, pastel, water-based crayon, and acrylic, layering symbols such as animals, water, monsters, and innocents in peril. These recurring motifs evoke themes of vulnerability, wonder, and memory. Ultimately, I build magical worlds where whimsy intertwines with the everyday, creating layered allegories that reveal mystery and psychological depth.
Artist Website:
https://www.curtiskiwak.com/
How to Purchase
Payment: Square, check (with debit card info), or cashPricing Range
$1-$150, $1001+, $151 - $500, $501 - $1000About the Studio
Tucson Art & Design Center (aka :Art Design Center)
3778 E Grant Rd, Tucson 85716
Parking: Free off-street parking (driveway, private lot)
Studio Amenities:Accessible, Bathroom available
About The Event
When you visit, you'll see over 300 original artworks displayed on the walls and throughout my studio, all available for purchase. My wife will be managing the studio at Tucson Art Design Center on 3778 Grant Rd., which also serves as my working space. She can direct you to my second location during the three Open Studio Tour days.
I'll also be showing at the Steinfeld Gallery (101 W. 9th Ave.), alongside a large group of artists. There you'll find 15 of my newest pieces, plus additional works available upon request.
You'll find me listed at both locations on the Arts Foundation App. Whether at the studio or gallery, there will be plenty of artwork to view and collect.
I'll also be showing at the Steinfeld Gallery (101 W. 9th Ave.), alongside a large group of artists. There you'll find 15 of my newest pieces, plus additional works available upon request.
You'll find me listed at both locations on the Arts Foundation App. Whether at the studio or gallery, there will be plenty of artwork to view and collect.
About The Art
