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James Kuester to Speak at The Art Institute of Indianapolis
(INDIANAPOLIS,
IN. 2 October 2008) –James Kuester, principal of küster will be speaking to
students at The Art Institute of Indianapolis on Thursday, 9 October 2008 as
part of their “Pizza with the Pro” series.
The series is aimed at
providing Interior Design students at The Art Institute an opportunity to
hear first hand about the different directions their degree can take them in
their career.
“We like to bring in professionals that are able
to open our students’ minds,” says Nicole Stultz, Career Services Advisor
for The Art Institute of Indianapolis.
“We order pizza for the students and they get to
listen to [a professional’s] presentation,” adds Stultz.
For his presentation James will be focusing on his work in commercial design
and interior branding for clients such as The Coca-Cola Bottling Company,
Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry and TMJ, and The Tech Stop.
Interior Branding focuses on combining the elements of color, light,
and texture; human interaction; technology; ergonomics; and a “defining
touch” to design the emotional response in clients, that is, a company’s
brand.
ABOUT The Art Institute of Indianapolis:
The Art Institute of Indianapolis is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu),
a system of more than 40 locations throughout North America, providing an
important source of design, media arts, fashion, and culinary arts
professionals. The Art Institute
believes that at it’s school, students have a unique opportunity to learn
from professional instructors in a hands-on environment that will help them
get ready for the real world. The
Art Institute of Indianapolis is a branch of The Art Institute of Las Vegas.
Küster Helps The TechStop Create Interior Branding Message
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN. 9 June 2008) – When The TechStop
owner, Steve Zuhlke approached James Kuester, principal of
küster about creating an interior branding
message for his new venture, the instructions were clear, “Help reinforce
our technical image, while creating an approachable and defined identity
independent of our partners with whom we share space.”
Each location of The TechStop rests inside a
retail location which occupies the front portion of the store.
In the case of the northeast location at 116th
and Olio Road, the partnering business is a Sprint store.
Zuhlke’s instructions were also clear that the
new interior branding for this location would be the standard for all future
locations.
Pulling the red, white, and black from The TechStop’s
existing logo, küster reinforced this color pallet throughout new signage
and menu boards.
In order to enhance the company’s motto of,
“Stop in… Drop off… Relax!,” küster created an interior reminiscent of a
walk up ice cream store, with window awnings and menu boards.
“What is more relaxing that taking a break for
an ice cream cone on a hot summer’s day?” asks Kuester.
However, to remind customers that this is a tech
company and not ice cream, all of the awnings and menu boards are designed
using brushed aluminum.
There is even a matching magnet board for
posting community events that customers can peruse while their PC’s are
being serviced if it is a quick fix rather than something requiring a drop
off.
In the 116th and Olio location, the interior wall colors were
dictated by the primary occupant of the space, Sprint, as will be the case
in future locations. Thus, the
elements of the interior branding will remain clean and be transferable to
virtually any background pallet.
Morgan Smith Introduces Photography to June’s “Meet the Artist”
Party at Hot Shotz
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN. 2 June 2008) – June’s “Meet the
Artist” Open House introduces a new art form with the photography of Morgan
Ryder Smith. Morgan has traveled the
world and taken breathtaking, compelling shots of places and people he has
seen along the way. “I try to capture empathy
and humanity in all my portraits,” says Smith.
Having built his own dark room as a teen, Smith
develops all of his own work.
His style—much like his interests—is varied and
ranges from minimalistic noir to dramatic, geometric complications.
“The ‘Meet the Artist’ Open House is an energy filled
party for all ages,” says Kuester.
“Each month we have great live music, free wine
and beer tasting from Hot Shotz’s vast selection of fine wines and
craft-brewed beers, and something wonderful to munch on from the appetizer
menu.
Additionally, everyone gets to meet the month’s
featured artist along with some of Indy’s greatest people that are into the
local art and music scene,” says Kuester.
June’s “Meet the Artist” will be held on Thursday, 26
June from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Hot Shotz Gastropub is located at 4705 E. 96th
Street, Indianapolis.
The “Meet the Artist” Open Houses continues on the fourth Thursday of each
month.
Meet Katrina Murray at Hot Shotz as May’s “Meet the Artist”
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN. 5 May 2008) – Katrina Murray brings
her emotionally charged paintings to Hot Shotz, a Gastropub for May’s “Meet
the Artist”. “My
work and life took a dramatic turn when I lost my son, Robert W. Murray Jr.,
on April 28, 2005 when a roadside bomb detonated, killing him,” says Murray.
“My paintings and writings are small releases. My body contains the
liquid like pain. While I paint, I pour that liquid and scoop it out, a
tablespoon, an ounce at a time.”
Brian Graham, of Hot Shotz Gastropub together with
James Kuester, principal of küster bring together lovers of art, music,
craft beers, and fine wines for a fun party the fourth Thursday of each
month.
Katrina will be displaying her abstract work she has
painted since the death of her son.
“I’m
thankful for that miniscule relief from the pressure of my grief,” says
Murray.
The May “Meet the Artist” will be held on Thursday, 22
May from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Hot Shotz Gastropub is located at 4705 E. 96th
Street, Indianapolis.
The “Meet the Artist” Open Houses continues on the fourth
Thursday of each month.
ABOUT KATRINA MURRAY:
I’ve been an artist all my life. It’s like breathing—inseparable from me. I
explore ways to make my creative and emotional energy tangible. Ink on paper
and latex paint on wood or canvas are my materials of choice right now. My
paintings can range from the photographic representation to the abstract.
The message I try to convey dictates the style and material.
I am influenced by the
simplicity of line the artist Matisse uses and the color and stillness of a
Hopper painting. I grew up with the influences of the artist community of
Nashville in Brown County, Indiana. But my work is a great departure from
that genre. I lead a simple life and make a living as a freelance graphic
designer and artist.
Robert W. Murray Jr was on the road to Tall ‘Afar Iraq during our current
war when he was killed. Yes it is our war. We are participants regardless of
our stance, forced by people we have never met.
Welcome Internationally Acclaimed Laura Elgey to April’s “Meet the Artist”
at Hot Shotz, a Gastropub
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN. 7 April 2008) – Internationally
acclaimed artist Laura Elgey will be the featured artist at April’s “Meet
the Artist” soiree at Hot Shotz, a Gastropub.
Brian Graham, of Hot Shotz Gastropub together
with James Kuester, principal of küster bring together lovers of art, music,
craft beers, and fine wines for a fun party the fourth Thursday of each
month.
”We are thrilled to have an artist with Laura’s
reputation as a part of our monthly soiree,” says Kuester.
For
April’s show Elgey will be displaying some of her photopaintings where she
enhances photos turned into giclées with acrylic to add depth and texture.
The April “Meet the Artist” will be held on Thursday,
24 April from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Hot Shotz Gastropub is located at 4705 E. 96th
Street, Indianapolis.
The “Meet the Artist” Open Houses continues on the fourth
Thursday of each month.
ABOUT
LAURA ELGEY:
Laura Elgey is an internationally acclaimed artist, originally from England.
Although Laura started painting at a very early age, it wasn’t until she
moved to the U.S. in the late 80’s that she had the opportunity to launch
her passion for painting full-time.
Laura’s painting
started with gentle watercolors heavily influenced from living in England.
She has resided in New York City creating intense colorful city scenes.
Living in Bermuda inspired her to paint fun brighter whimsical paintings
from the pink beaches, boats bobbing on the ocean and lush tropical flowers.
She is also influenced by the painters Dufy, Matisse and Gaugin with their
vibrant use of color.
Laura’s designs have been licensed worldwide with major manufacturers on
calendars, clothing, housewares, kids’ outdoor furniture, resortwear,
puzzles, souvenirs and stationery. Her originals have been exhibited in
Bermuda, U.S. and England. She also hand-paints kid’s furniture and
embellishes Interior walls with whimsical designs.
Jeffery Perry Jones’ Cottage Home Series Débuts at March’s “Meet the Artist”
Open House
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN. 10 March 2008) – March’s Open House
features the work of Jeffery Perry Jones.
Jones is presenting for the first time, a series of images from his
neighborhood in the Cottage Home District of Indianapolis.
These acrylic paintings emphasize a simplification of form and a new
development of bold color depth and texture.
The “Meet the Artist” Open Houses continues on the fourth
Thursday of each month.
The Open House will be held on Thursday, 27 March from
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Hot Shotz Gastropub is located at 4705 E. 96th
Street, Indianapolis.
ABOUT JEFFERY PERRY JONES:
Jeffery Perry Jones of Indianapolis is the recipient of numerous awards from
juried shows and the T.C. Steele Award at the Annual Great Outdoor Art
contest, sponsored by the T.C. Steele Foundation.
In 1999 and again in 2002 his paintings were hung in one-man exhibits
at the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.
His work has been featured in downtown Indianapolis art galleries and
is part of many private collections.
Jones studied acrylics with the German artist, Vera Gilbert.
His work included various types of composition and subjects including
still life, portrait and landscapes.
Then, following his growing fascination with watercolors, he studied
with Anita Buehning and at the Art League of Indianapolis, with JoAnn
Cardwell. It was Cardwell’s,
emphasis on the power of negative spaces in a composition that Jones
utilizes to add that distinctive depth to his works.
Jones is one of the founding members of the McLeay–Central Art Circle whose
focus is on “group knowledge”. The
member artists pursue a unique expression in light and style while also
encouraging the same development in each other’s artistic pursuits.
Coca-Cola Bottling Plant Gets New Look Thanks to Küster and Decorating
Details
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN. 25 February 2008) – James Kuester,
Principal of küster teamed with Debbie Anderson of Decorating Details to
introduce new life into the Coca-Cola bottling plant, 5000 W. 25th
Street, Indianapolis, with an updating of the lobby, conference room,
hallways, and restrooms.
Building upon the gold from the caffeine free
drinks, the silver of Diet Coke, the black from Coke Zero, Full Throttle,
and Rock Star energy drinks, and of course, red from Coca-Cola Classic, a
new color palate was devised that would reflect both the rich heritage of
the company as well as reflect the new products and energy of the 21st
century.
Additionally, the signature bottle shape and classic
wave are seen throughout the new design.
The project began in the spring of 2007 with a request
to update the second floor sales conference room and hallway.
Shortly after presenting a design proposal,
however, the focus was redirected to the lobby.
The plant had just received new lobby furniture
from a sister plant in Boston, MA, and it was decided that a new look was in
order to accompany the new furniture.
“The tables that came from Boston had this
wonderful mocha marble in-laid tops,” said Kuester. “I was able to find
marble that matched, so we used this as accents in the new floor and built a
new wall behind the receptionist using this material.
Adding the classic, script Coca-Cola in
stainless steel on this mocha wall really makes the reception desk come
alive!”
The greatest challenge on this project came on 1
February 2008 when Küster received a call asking for assistance in
remodeling the first floor restrooms.
While other areas of the plant had been in
discussion for renovations, these rooms had not been part of the list.
The plant had received a call from the CEO John
Brock announcing a visit on 14 February 2008, and management decided that
the restrooms needed a face-lift prior to his visit. So, in twelve days the
men and women’s restrooms were transformed.
Gone were the tired fixtures, poor lighting, and
cinder block walls and in their place was a warm and pleasant space
utilizing textured wallpaper, epoxy flooring, and solid-surface countertops.
Contributing immeasurably to the success of this project have been Eric
Schneller, CREW Property Improvement Specialists; and David Decker,
Affordable Kitchens and Baths.
“Without them none of this would have been possible,” says Kuester.
February’s “Meet the Artist” Introduces Janice Smith
February’s
Open House features the work of Janice Smith.
"Through color and facial expression, or the simplicity of black and white,
I create pieces that express the
many moods of what it means to be human.
As we express ourselves through what we surround ourselves with,
an original art piece can be another way others can connect with us.
The face
tells the story," says Smith.
The “Meet the Artist” Open Houses continues on the fourth
Thursday of each month.
The
Open House will be held on Thursday, 28 February from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Hot Shotz Gastropub is located at 4705 E. 96th
Street, Indianapolis.
ABOUT JANICE JOHNSON SMITH:
Trained at the Corcoran Art Gallery in Washington, DC Janice now resides and
works in Indianapolis. At an early
age she had an intense love and passion for music, which is manifested
through her paintings and drawings. “It's truly my joy to be able to have a
tangible expression for my feelings,” says Smith. Art Deco & Art Nouveau have been major influences on Smith’s work,
and her favorite artists include Aubrey Beardsley, Gustav Klimpt & Maxfield
Parrish. For more information see
www.JaniceRocks.com.
Monthly “Meet the Artist” Open House Kicks Off!
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN. 14 January 2008) – Brian Graham, owner of Hot Shotz
Gastropub together with James Kuester, principal of küster are pleased to
announce the launch of their monthly “Meet the Artist” Open House.
Starting on Thursday, 24 January 2008 the Open
House will showcase the work of a different local artist each month by
converting the gastropub into a gallery for the evening.
“Our goal is to bring together lovers of art and
great work by talented local artists in a fun and relaxing setting,” says
Kuester.
For the first Open House, the work of Tom Willhoite
will be featured.
“In my paintings I want each work to be honest,
bold and unpretentious. My modern and abstract art is a melding of
expression, creativity and emotion. I strive to create art that you want to
live with...something that greets you each time you walk into the room,”
says Willhoite.
The “Meet the Artist” Open Houses will continue on the
fourth Thursday of each month.
The Open House will be held on Thursday, 24 January from
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Hot
Shotz Gastropub is located at 4705 E. 96th Street, Indianapolis.
New Dental Office Holds Open House
(NOBLESVILLE, IN. 19 November 2007) – Drs. Mike and Sohaila Deldar will open
the doors to their new dental office, Advance Cosmetic Dentistry and TMJ for
an Open House on Thursday evening, 29 November.
James Kuester, Principal of
Küster will be co-hosting the event with the
Drs. Deldar.
Küster provided the interior design services for
the new practice.
Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry and TMJ, opened for business in July at the
corner of Hazel Dell Parkway and 146th
Street.
The Open House will provide friends, patients, and
neighbors the opportunity to come in and see the new facilities.
“Mike
and Sohaila wanted the new office to make patients feel like they were
coming to their home rather than to a traditional dental office,” said
Kuester.
The Open House will be held on Thursday, 29 November from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. The new office is located
at 14753 Hazel Dell Crossing, Suite 700 in Noblesville.
Küster Brings New Energy to Silouan Green, LLC Office
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN. 3 August 2007) – James Kuester,
Principal of küster introduced new energy into the offices of Silouan Green,
LLC, 47 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, with the re-design of their
offices.
Building upon Silouan’s love of music, the new design
incorporates guitars from his collection along with rock music focused art.
Additionally, the character sketches of local
artist, Janice Smith, along with the vibrant colors enhance the dynamism of
the music theme.
"James has
created a vibrant space that really stimulates creativity," said Matt Rouge,
Senior Consultant at the firm. "It feels totally fresh but at the same time
totally 'us.' In particular, the use of Silouan's guitars and art that was
important to him in his office has brought to life what he does for our
clients in a very accessible way."
Silouan Green, LLC is a premier web development and branding firm serving
the Midwest as well as several national and multinational clients.
Fashion-forward but practical in approach, SG creates marketing assets that
convey a value proposition in a Clear and Focused™ way.
Küster Creates Warm and Welcoming Design for the Drs Deldar
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN. 1 August 2007) – When Drs. Mike and Sohaila Deldar
decided to open a new dental office in Noblesville, they called upon James
Kuester, Principal of
Küster
to create a space that their clients would find warm and welcoming and yet
be indicative of the 21st
Century technology that they incorporate in treating their clients.
The Waiting Room includes a fireplace, wide-screen television, and
lounge-style seating to help clients feel more like visiting Mike and
Sohaila’s home rather than a dentist’s office.
A separate Consultation Room provides a private
space for clients to discuss their treatment options.
This room keeps a light and airy feel by
allowing the natural light from the large windows to spill in through a
curved glass block wall.
Their new practice, Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry and TMJ, opened for business
last month at the corner of Hazel Dell Parkway and 146th Street.
Their practice in Castleton remains open.
Local Designer Featured in
Indianapolis Woman
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN. 11 July 2007) – James Kuester,
Principal of
Küster,
is showcased in the July issue of Indianapolis Woman magazine for his new
landscape bench, “Mae.”
Author Sally Falk Nancrede’s article focuses on
how to make one’s landscape and garden unique and memorable.
Her interview of James emphasizes the use of
one-of-a-kind benches to add functional art to the garden and uses “Mae” as
an example
“Mae” is
Küster’s
first foray into landscape pieces, combining hand polished aluminum with
cast solid surfacing.
"Mae" Introduced at St. Margaret’s Guild Decorators Show
House
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN. 27 April 2007) –
James Kuester, Principal of
Küster, introduces “Mae” his newest addition
to his line of limited-edition and custom furniture at the St Margaret’s
Guild Decorators Show House. The event, featuring the work of decorators and
designers will be held Saturday, 28 April 2007 through Sunday, 13 May, from
11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, closed Mondays.
James has teamed with A2 Design to create a landscape
bench for their creative and unique landscape setting along the north side
of the backyard pool.
“Mae” is
Küster
's first foray into landscape pieces, combining hand polished aluminum with
cast solid surfacing.
Best known for its annual Decorators' Show House, St
Margaret’s Guild provides funds every year to Wishard for a variety of
capital improvements and program enhancements. Through the years, funds
raised have benefited areas including pediatrics, the Richard M. Fairbanks
Burn Center at Wishard, radiology, the St. Margaret's Diagnostic Breast
Center, newborn and special care nurseries, Midtown Community Mental Health
Center, the Wishard Ambulance Service, and mobile mammography services. In
all, the Decorators' Show House has raised more than $9 million for Wishard
Health Services.
Show Extended!
Overwhelming popular response has prompted
the showcase of Küster
products at Brenner Design to be extended throughout the month of April.
If you haven't made it by to see "Michael", don't miss this extended
opportunity to see him.
Küster
Encore at Brenner Design
The unique furniture
designs of Küster will once again be
showcased at Brenner Design in March.
Brenner
Design, an innovative architecture and interior design firm, offers their
storefront window display space to all types of vendors in the design
industry. This novel concept showcases new top-quality products to
their existing and potential clients and helps introduce available design
resources to the public. Each vendor is given a unique opportunity to
display current pieces or collections in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.
Küster
displayed works from the collection in
2003 and is happy to return to Brenner's window. The collection can be
seen throughout March at Brenner Design Incorporated, 108 East Market
Street, Indianapolis.
James Joins
Carmel Rainmakers Advisory Board
Eric Schneller, President of CREW
Property Improvement Specialists (www.crewspecialists.com)
invited James Kuester to join the Advisory Board for
Rainmaker's Carmel Chapter. James was honored to join this great
group. The Carmel Chapter meets every third Friday at 7:30 a.m. at
BD's Mongolian BBQ at
2430 E. 146th Street Carmel, IN.
Küster
Joins Service Magic
Customers can now find
küster on-line as part of the Service
Magic (www.servicemagic.com)
team of vendors.
The York Model Now
Open at The Wentworth at West Clay
The Wentworth
Condominiums at The Village of West Clay wanting to attract a more youthful
audience for their 2 bedroom/1 bath model, The York, hired
küster to decorate their new model with
a 25 year old, single, professional female in mind. Utilizing a
vibrant color scheme, The York now reflects a home that is full of energy
and designed for guests and fun. At the same time, the private space
offers a restful retreat from an active lifestyle. The Wentworth Sales
Office is open 7 days a week at 12880 University Crescent, Carmel, IN.
Küster
Joins FC Tucker's Home-Link
FC Tucker clients now
have a new resource when seeking design assistance for their homes. As
a member of FC Tucker's Home-Link network,
küster will be working with Home-Link's
team of personal service coordinators to guarantee the highest level of
service and customer satisfication to FC Tucker's many clients.
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