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BIOGRAPHY
The El Paso, Texas native finds inspiration from a myriad of sources from
Pop culture, nature, and the automobile age, to name a few.
Over the past 20 years, Klingstedt, a designer by trade, has launched top tier
denim collections for Polo, Pelle Pelle, Nautica, and Todd Oldham.
He views his photography and paintings, as an extension of his design background,
and a modern fusion of pop art photography and fine art painting.
The manhattan resident strongly believes in giving back to the community, and to that
end , generously supports The Pines Conservation Society, Gods love we deliver,
Fire Island Pines Art Project, The Stonewall Foundation, and The Human Rights Campaign.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I've always been drawn to all American Icons; from celebrity portraits, to
Classic cars from the 50's, 60's, and 70's.
After WWII, the American economy took off. Americans could afford to
build a brand new lifestyle. Cars gave people more freedom in life, and were
the "must have" item for everyone. This was truly the beginning of the machine
age of the 50's. My Classic Car series, highlights some of the true artistic
masterpieces that we call automobiles.
The Movie and Music Industries of the 30's, 40's, and 50's gave Americans an
aspirational lifestyle. Through countless celebrities like, Marilyn, Elvis, and
Barbara Streisand, the world had people to emulate, and look up too.
My portraits are my own vision of these Iconic people, and I feel a closeness to each one.
I strive to push my own creative boundaries, and after designing clothes for some of the
mega brands of the world, I feel a great emotional release with each piece I create.
Not only do I have the Classic Car series and The Portraits, But also an extensive Travel series, Nature series, and abstract series.
Everyone has fond memories of the past… an old movie, your first great car,
a vacation abroad, or just an endless summer… I try and let people see something of
themselves in my art.
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