kelly kruse creative :: artist, painter, poet, musician :: kansas city
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NEWS

True & Better Art book

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I'm proud to announce a printed book from my recent exhibition: True & Better.

The 59-page book contains essays on Biblical Typology, quotes, and scripture. It contains full-color photographs, details, behind the scenes studio photographs.  
PURCHASE

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OTHER PROJECTS

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SHOWING AGAIN: 
MARCH & APRIL 2019 // LAWRENCE, KS

LET THE BONES THAT YOU
​HAVE BROKEN REJOICE

GRACE EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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A visual exploration of the problem of pain through the lens of the passion.
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 MARCH 17, 2018 - MAY 2O, 2018 // MINNEAPOLIS
MAGNIFICAT

JOHN XXIII GALLERY, THE BASILICA OF ST. MARY
​Illuminations of Mary's Song of Praise, a collaboration with theologian Kathryn Heidelberger.
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WELCOME

I'm a multidisciplinary artist living & working in Kansas City, MO. Along with my visual arts practice, I am also a music educator. 

I am passionate about processing complex ideas visually. Most f my work includes theological reflection, study of music or poetry, and a deep interest in suffering and the tension of the human life. I am interested in culture-shaping and how art can speak into dark places. For more about my motivations, go here.

Are you a church or institution and would like to exhibit or license my work? Check out this FAQ. 


I accept commissions. Contact me for more info. For some of my available sketch and smaller works, check my shop. For more information on my larger projects, scroll down. There are available works remaining from most of my solo exhibitions, and many are listed in my shop!

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FOLLOW ALONG ON INSTAGRAM

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I share a lot of behind the scenes shots, stories, and insights on my Instagram account. If you are interested in hearing announcements on new projects, being the first to see available work, and getting regular glimpses into my studio, this is the best place to follow me! 

PAST PROJECTS

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MY IRON HEART:
PAINTINGS OF
JOHN DONNE'S HOLY SONNETS

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TO STAND IN TENSION:
GROANING WITH GOD IN OUR FEELINGS

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ALL FLESH IS GRASS:
ILLUMINATIONS OF BRAHMS'
EIN DEUTSCHES REQUIEM

All artwork, photographs, and text on this site are copyright © Kelly Kruse, 2014-2019. All rights reserved.
  • Home
  • About
    • BIO
    • EXHIBITIONS
    • ILLUMINATION
    • STUDIO
  • WORK
    • EXHIBITIONS >
      • TRUE AND BETTER
      • BROKEN BONES REJOICE
      • MAGNIFICAT
      • My Iron Heart
      • To Stand in Tension >
        • FEELINGS: DEEPER QUESTIONS
      • All flesh is grass >
        • THE PROCESS
    • PROJECTS >
      • Psalms of Light
      • The Prayer Card Project
      • WHY WE CREATE
    • PARTNERSHIPS >
      • words of life
    • LICENSING/PRINT & COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS >
      • And He Shall Reign
    • Commissions
  • Contact
  • News
  • Shop
  • Blog
  • FAQ