Steven J. Duede

Artist, Photographic Artist. Mixed Media.

 An artist, transitioning from painting and mixed media in the late 2000's to working almost exclusively in photography, Steven Duede brings a sense of painting to his use of the camera. The influence of painting in much of the photographic work cannot be understated. Originally from the midwestern USA Steven has been living and working in the Boston Massachusetts area since 2001. With a work history in museum operations, academic office administration as well as consulting and design for museums, galleries and arts non profits he carries his attachment to the creative process to all work. Currently, Steven serves with the board of directors with the Griffin Museum of Photography.  His work has been recognized and supported as a fellowship finalist by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and he founded and works as principal and curator of Aspect Initiative, an online gallery showcasing Fine Art Photography. Visit: AspectInitiative.com. Additionally, Steven serves as a reviewer in the New England Portfolio reviews sponsored by the Griffin Museum of Photography. RISD portfolio reviews and has served as a juror for United Photo Industries The FENCE. Steven served as a portfolio reviewer in the Palm Springs Portfolio reviews at the Photo Plus Expo in NYC as well as the 14th annual PSPF in sunny Palm Springs CA. His work has been exhibited regularly in the Boston area, New England, and around the nation.

Selected Museums and Galleries include the Danforth Museum of Art, Griffin Museum of Photography, DeCordova Museum, Brattleboro Art Museum, Newport Art Museum, Photo Center North West in Seattle WA. Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 555 Gallery/Boston, New Bedford Art Museum, FP3 Gallery/Boston, OuiMille/Boston, Sohn Fine Art, PhotoPlace Gallery, VT. Site: Brooklyn NYC, Colorado Photographic Arts Center/Denver. Public Art Projects with United Photo Industries (The FENCE) as well as King Co. PCNW (City Panorama) in Seattle.

Private collections: Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Burlington VT, Cambridge MA. Chicago Il. Kansas City MO, Melbourne Australia, Minneapolis MN. Morristown NJ, Namur Belgium EU, Newton MA, St. Louis MO.

Permanent collections: Danforth Museum of Art, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Boston Properties.

Works on loan to the Mahindra Humanities Center at Harvard University and DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum.