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Val Kollwitz

@theabstractval

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PGH, PA
Lucky penny enthusiast
Abstract polyhistor(polymath) artist with an obsession of polyrhythms, polymeters, polychroma, and polymers.

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Imagine this in your home/office/play pen.

"Valerian Root Bark" c. 2025 Acrylics, house paint, spray paint, and inks. UVLS protection.

Sometimes I wonder "why". "Why" this - "why" that ... Then I remember it's not so much about the "why" but more for the "awe".

#awe #artistlife #artist #decorativeart #decor #abstractlife #abstractart #pittsburghartist #livingthedream by @theabstractval

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Say hello to Bella.

Commission Christmas piece. 11x14 Oil Alla prima.

DM if you'd like a pet or family portrait before the holidays get too busy.

#oilpainting #petportraits #indepentartist #pittsburghartist #allaprima #oilpaint #christmasgift by @theabstractval

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10 months ago

I had the honor to make an Album cover for @amymmhmm and Lee Stivers music project that pays homage to @augustaheritage Agusta Héritage Blues and Bluegrass week. The album cover is influenced by the stain glass windows on campus.

Amy Melissen and Lee Stivers revisit classic covers and originals in their upcoming album, "Something Tells Me Everything will be Alright." Conjuring beautiful memories from Augusta Heritage Blues and Bluegrass week and a whole era of gigs performed by the band formally known as "Amy M and the Coattail Riders," this album is a celebration of music, memories, friends and love.

WAAAAA! It’s out today! 1) Listen through your favorite streaming platform including:

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4clupQmPdIQ0dzMq07yAHw?si=7jFJf_hORCS0zLf2Q2GWYg

Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/mx/album/something-tells-me-everything-will-be-alright/1882538097?l=en-GB

YouTube Music:
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lcdOGlvZ3ibDNPX94aRDZ0Tk0rqd3jQsQ&si=sHw4SuykYKRlYGZt

Pandora:
https://www.pandora.com/artist/amy-melissen-and-lee-stivers/something-tells-me-everything-will-be-alright/ALgqqd97cdbzpZP?part=ug-desktop&corr=183994476962791798

(and it is on any other streaming platform you might use)

2) Or purchase a digital download at:

Bandcamp:
https://somethingtellsme.bandcamp.com/album/something-tells-me-everything-will-be-alright

iTunes store:
Open the Music app on your device, search for Something Tells Me Everything Will Be Alright. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and then Show in iTunes store. by @theabstractval

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6 months ago

November 15th!! @brilloboxpgh ✨with excellent new band @localweathermusic and a special performance by @brittdorazio — early show on a crispy Sunday 🍂 can’t wait to see ya 🖤

Art by @theabstractval 👁️ taken in brillobox by @theabstractval

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I had the honor to work with Alec @maskaudioelectronics as a collab for The Guitar Shop PGH (RIP). Also thank you @knobably_knobs
For adding the last touches to the pedals making them pop!

Each pedal is a unique polyrhythm (3:4, 7:6, etc) and method of creating them, hence each pedal is 1 of 1. If you're a collector of art, music, tech, or all of the above, please check out the finished result direct on @maskaudioelectronics Instagram and pick one up direct from thier website.

And as always,
Get Abstract

#pittsburghartist #customart #localmusic #supportlocal #guitarpedals by @theabstractval

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We got the chance to work with fantastic Pittsburgh-based artist @theabstractval and have him shrink his large scale installations down to something that can fit on your pedalboard. The custom @knobably_knobs tie the hole thing together. This was originally supposed to be an exclusive for our buds at THe Guitar Shop PGH (RIP) but this instead is going to be available for all Direct on the website. Scroll through to see details of each one, available now by @theabstractval

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11 days ago

Shadow Dancer by our brilliant friend @theabstractval 👁️ by @theabstractval

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Music video made by and starring @theabstractval tomorrow 👀 by @theabstractval

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Have you listened to Shadow Dancer ✨ by @theabstractval

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Visuals by @theabstractval full video coming soon 🩵 by @theabstractval

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2 months ago

Yesterday at the Lawrenceville Art Crawl the art Gods shineth upon me. Met so many great people. My number 1 fan gave me a visit and collected one of my first pieces that started the polyrhythm art adventure! 🥰🥰🥰 It was also so good to see Brandon (@slim2.__) again. Also thank you for supporting me on buymeacoffee! Basically all of @pagingdoctormoon
Lined up and gave me huge and warming hugs to keep my day going. Also I can't believe Adam from @aliquid.novi broke a sweat for me. Thank you for putting yourself out there for me and my art!

Had a lot of great conversations ranging from poopy-head tow truck guys to amazing musicians. Had the #bestboothmates ever! They even got me a lamb empanada! PLEASE check out Yerin's art @quarantine_art_ahahaha.

I was able to test out and sell out* (mostly) my new "Build-a-Abstract" art sticker kit. I can't wait for everyone to tag or send me their creations!

Also the most joyful of humans, Joe, wherever you are out there, stopped so hard when he saw my silent auction piece, his shoes literally made a skid noise. He "just had to have it". Thank you Joe for supporting me and my art endeavors, I am so happy it brought you so much awe you almost got whiplash. Damien @chaotic_088 was so close to the winning bid. Better luck next time my man.

And as always, I could have not done this so flawlessly and so beautifully without the immense amount of help, support, and patience Amy @amymmhmm has given me.

Anyway, love you all, and until next time
-Stay Abstract

#pittsburghart
#lawerncevilleartcrawl
#redfishbowl
#livingtheartdream by @theabstractval

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2 months ago

Saturday approacheth quickly. Come find me at LAC next to THE NOOK in THE LOT This Saturday August 1st. Ill be there from 12pm - 10pm. I hope to show yinz what I have been working hard on.

#artcrawl
#pittsburghartist
#freeevent
#artforsale
#lawrenceville by @theabstractval

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