ABOUT THE ARTIST
KIM STADIN
KIM STADIN is an American abstract artist based in New York, specializing in original striped paintings and colorful abstract canvas art. Her work is celebrated for its bold use of color and captivating precision. Employing gravity as her collaborator, Kim pours paint directly onto the canvas, allowing it to flow downward, creating vertical ribbons that gather in striking pools of color on the plastic sheeting beneath.
“The process is as much about letting go of control as it is about making intentional choices. To me, this technique embodies freedom, chaos, and the raw power of natural forces.”
While her method embraces spontaneity, Kim’s finished abstract paintings exude harmony, featuring dozens and dozens of vibrant hues that radiate positivity. Her colorful wall art celebrates color as a transformative force—counterbalancing darkness with light, and sorrow with hope.
For over 25 years, Kim worked as a producer at Dateline NBC, immersed in stories of murder, tragedy, and resilience. Witnessing the darkest sides of humanity, she turned to painting to create equilibrium—to counteract the weight of her work with something vivid, fluid, and life-affirming.
“Covering true crime means constantly being surrounded by grief, injustice, and complexity. Art became my way of restoring balance in my life—of injecting light where there is darkness. It’s about creating a sense of harmony in a world that often feels anything but.”
Today, Kim’s original abstract fine art, including her signature striped paintings, can be found in collectors’ homes across the United States and Canada.