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ABOUT DEAR VALENTINE AND & THE PROJECT
"Dear Valentine" is an immersive art project that delves deep into the human experience of love, loss, and the intricate process of healing.
At its heart, this project is an intimate collection of stories in a abstract expressions, and visual metaphors that reflect the universal nature of relationships and the emotional landscapes they leave behind.
The project invites viewers and reader to navigate through a series of artistic vignettes, each representing a different chapter in the lifecycle of love. Blue, Yellow & Red. The character of the story is Valentine, a teddybear that comes in many colours and brings humor to something that is also serious, the narrative is "Everyone is cute in the beginning", but this character transforms to different moods.
Love, as we all know does not come without its challenges. The journey begins with a intoxicating palette, symbolizing loss, whether through separation, unrequited feelings, or heartbreak.
The pieces explore the fragility of relationships, imagery to express the disintegration of connection and the struggles to find meaning in its wake.
The second phase of the project represent the emotional aftermath of loss, the emptiness it leaves behind. It guides the viewer through the painful yet essential process of healing. "Dear Valentine" honors our ability to let the emotional loops transform us. This section embraces the idea that healing isn’t about returning to what was, but rather discovering a new way forward.
In the final chapter, symbolizing resilience. representing the restoration of self and love. The landscape of being in the state of love. And all the joy and madness it invites us to be a part of. A quiet rebirth of hope, stronger and more compassionate. Exposing the emotional landscape and warmth of vulnerability.
"Dear Valentine" transcends the boundaries of traditional art. It is not simply just a collection of works, but a conversation with the reader, inviting them to reflect on their own experiences of love, loss, and healing. Through visual and poetic storytelling and a study in our emotional register, the project reminds us that love is a journey marked by both beauty and pain, and that the path to healing ultimately leads to growth, self discovery and transformation.
Let go and honor what comes next.
BIO /
Kine Iset is a Multidisciplinary Artist born in Norway.
She likes to challenge established narratives in a darling way. Her work often explores themes of other worldly, ethereal & mythological. Spring 24´ Iset became part of the prestigious workshop of Joan Barbará in Barcelona, she is a painter where the elite of artist such as Pablo Picasso & Salvador Dalí had residency.
Iset is inspired to make people feel captivated by authenticity and honesty. In creation Iset sees infinite possibilities and she loves to engage with the depths of the subconsciousness. She debuted as a Author with Dear Valentine in 2024.
She works worldwide and is based in Barcelona.
She is known for her charismatic approach to design and art. And she leaves everything that is ordinary out of the context.
Iset grew up in a family where creativity was the foundation. She had the playground to discover different types of mediums from a very young age.
She realized early on that drawing dreams could turn out to become a reality.
She studied Art and Design in Norway.
At the age of 17 she did a artist residency in Russia at the university of Art and Design in Petrozavodsk where she had the revelation about storytelling in creation.
Iset have nurtured her artistic journey professionally since 2010, working with different mediums as a Multifaceted Artist.
Her portfolio encompasses a diverse range of projects, from fashion, furniture and object design, High-end real estates projects, Interior Architecture designs for Comercial and Hospitality spaces. Her work is frequently featured in different medias and magazines. She is passionate about making her surroundings beautiful and create captivating spaces.
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