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Kirsten Ulve

Kirsten Ulve (born 1967) is a graphic artist who resides in New York City. She is best known for her caricatures of notable people[1][2][3] and editorial illustration for newspapers and magazines. Ulve has also designed for an array of other mediums including a marquee for Broadway[4] and stamps for the United States Post Office.[5][6] Kirsten is married to WFMU radio personality Clay Pigeon.[7]

Kirsten Ulve
Kirsten Ulve, illustrator
Kirsten Ulve in front of her print, Catwalker
Born (1967-10-17) October 17, 1967 (age 57)
Dubuque, Iowa
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Illustrator, designer
Known forEditorial illustration and caricature
Notable workFrequent contributor to The New York Times

Early life and education

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Ulve was born in 1967[8] and grew up in Dubuque, Iowa. Her mother, Charlotte Ulve, taught at Loras College and was involved in the local arts community. Her father, Edward Ulve, was a certified public accountant. She studied drawing and graphic design at the University of Iowa School of Art and Art History, where she also worked at the school’s in house graphic design studio. After graduating, she spent 6 years in Chicago working as a graphic designer and illustrator before moving to New York City to pursue illustration full time.[9]

Career

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Ulve is known for caricatures of notable people[1][2][3] and has illustrated for many mediums including newspapers, magazines, animation, children's clothing, silk scarves and games. Some of her print clients include: The New York Times,[10] Vogue Japan,[11] The Los Angeles Times,[12][13] Politico,[14] The New Yorker,[15] Glamour ,[16] Boston Magazine,[17] Hasbro,[18][19] DMagazine,[20] Godiva,[21] Fast Company,[22] Harvard Business Review,[23] Los Angeles Magazine,[24] The Hollywood Reporter,[25] Variety,[26] and Entertainment Weekly.[1]

In 2011, Ulve created the animated characters and figurines for Hasbro’s Littlest Pet Shop. In 2019, Ulve created fine art that is displayed at the INNSIDE New York NoMad in New York City.[27] During May 2020, Ulve was asked to create Game of Thrones characters in Skyrim’s character creator for Ars Technica.[28] In September 2020, she created illustrations for the annual USPS holiday stamp collection.[29][30]

Ulve frequently makes the American Illustrator Annual edition.[31]

She has also participated in the following shows and projects:

  • Girls, Girls, Girls (with artist Fafi) Sixspace Gallery in Los Angeles, 2003[32]
  • Pictures You Will Like! (solo show) Gallery Lele, Tokyo, 2005[33]
  • Pictures You Will Like! (solo show) Gallery Hanahou, NYC, 2007[34]
  • Prints and Pages (group show) Gallery Hanahou, NYC, 2011[35]
  • Project Angel Food's GET ART, Los Angeles, CA, 2013[36]
  • Explorers against Extinction, 2020[37]
  • Best Friends Animal Society, 2020[38]

Critical reception

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Ulve has been favorably reviewed by critics. Grace Bonney of Design Sponge said,

...her work has a sort of 50’s aesthetic to it, but can range from retro to ultra-contemporary with an air of japanimation... while her snail mail stationery continues to get me moving to and from the post office, her individual illustrations are strong enough to be works of art themselves.... if you’re too greedy to send them out, do what i do- take each page and frame it, perfect for kids’ rooms or fun bathroom art.[19]

The staff of Entertainment Weekly wrote,

...she’s become a frequent contributor to our News & Notes section, as well as to special issues. Next, Ulve’s work will be exhibited at the gallery at Cross World Connections in Tokyo this fall, the native Iowan remains charmingly humble about her sharp, color-happy images: "If I can do this," she insists, "anyone can."

— EW Staff[1]

Sarah Strong of Downtown Magazine said of Ulve's installations at the INNSIDE by Meliá New York Hotel,

"Each piece is crisp, graphic, and inspired by Kirsten’s love for New York City, which she made her home in 1996.  The artwork compliments INNSIDE by Meliá New York’s stylish and contemporary interiors designed for the modern city visitor."[27]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Profile: Kirsten Ulve". EW.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Ulve, Kirsten. "Caricature by Kirsten Ulve | Illustration Portfolios". Dripbook. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "How the Rich Live Now: Supersonic Jets and Submersible Yachts". Observer. May 11, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  4. ^ PrintMag (October 12, 2015). "Illustrator of the Week: Kirsten Ulve". PRINT. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "AI-AP | Profiles » Illustrator Profile - Kirsten Ulve: "I have to 'be' the person while I'm sketching them"". www.ai-ap.com. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  6. ^ "Profile: Kirsten Ulve". EW.com. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  7. ^ "HOME - One October Film". One October. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  8. ^ "U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  9. ^ "Robert Newman » American Illustration Profiles Interview: Kirsten Ulve". www.robertnewman.com. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  10. ^ Aenlle, Conrad De (April 12, 2019). "Don't Pay Too Much for Stocks That Pay Dividends". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  11. ^ "AI-AP Slideshow". www.ai-ap.com. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  12. ^ Ulve, Kirsten (April 14, 2020). "Due to the coronavirus, sex-toy sales are up, stigma is down". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  13. ^ Magsaysay, Melissa (February 25, 2020). "Got zits? Three new teen acne products from L.A. might offer relief". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  14. ^ Dixon, Matt. "The Presidential Race Florida Is Really Talking About". POLITICO. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  15. ^ Kaling, Mindy. "Flick Chicks". The New Yorker. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  16. ^ Satran, Kimberly Bonnell & Pamela Redmond. "10 Little Lies Women Tell Each Other". Glamour. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  17. ^ "This is a test passing the bar". Boston Magazine.
  18. ^ "Celluloid Studios Makes Everybody Uno". Animation World Network. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  19. ^ a b "ulve love: the joy of kirsten ulve – Design*Sponge". www.designsponge.com. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  20. ^ "Lunch With D CEO: Carlos Riojas". D Magazine. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  21. ^ Behance. "Mr. Bunny for Godiva Chocolates". Behance. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  22. ^ Thurston, Baratunde (May 11, 2015). "A Radical Proposal For Putting People In Charge Of Their Data". Fast Company. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  23. ^ Thoroughgood, Christian N.; Sawyer, Katina B.; Webster, Jennica R. (March 1, 2020). "Creating a Trans-Inclusive Workplace". Harvard Business Review. No. March–April 2020. ISSN 0017-8012. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  24. ^ Feitelberg, Amy (March 27, 2013). "Find Your Bliss Los Angeles Magazine". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  25. ^ "This Is How "Athleisure" Style Took Over Hollywood | Hollywood Reporter". www.hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  26. ^ Variety Staff (March 7, 2019). "International Women's Impact Report 2019". Variety. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  27. ^ a b Strong, Sarah (January 23, 2019). "Renowned Illustrator Kirsten Ulve Brings her Talents to the Lobby of INNSIDE by Meliá New York Hotel". Downtown Magazine. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  28. ^ Hutchinson, Lee (May 5, 2020). "Generating Game of Thrones characters in Skyrim's character creator". Ars Technica. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  29. ^ "Something for Everyone This Coming Holiday Season - Newsroom - About.usps.com". about.usps.com. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  30. ^ "From DBQ to NYC to USPS: Artist scores big with holiday stamp commission". TelegraphHerald.com. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  31. ^ "AI-AP Slideshow". www.ai-ap.com. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  32. ^ Tenenbaum, Teddy (April 27, 2008). "One of our favorites - Kirsten Ulve". PopDrawer. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  33. ^ "TAB Event - Kirsten Ulve "Pictures You Will Like!"". www.tokyoartbeat.com. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  34. ^ "New York City | Love Made Visible | Page 2". www.pomegranita.com. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  35. ^ "PRINTS AND PAGES @ GALLERY HANAHOU APRIL 7th". The 22 Magazine. April 6, 2011. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  36. ^ "GET ART 2013:PHOTOS At Andy Warhol's Silver Factory – June 1, 2013 Hollywood, Ca". LA Variety Magazine. May 25, 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  37. ^ "Kirsten Ulve". explorersagainstextinction.irostrum.com. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  38. ^ Harmon, Kelli. "8 artists illustrate one special cat". Best Friends Animal Society. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
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