Signed Steve Kauffman "Bad Blood" lithograph Signed by Steve Kauffman and De La Hoya Start Price USD 4,500.00 Current Price USD 4,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 09, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Location Ellicott City, MD See more about 'Signed Steve Kauffman "Bad Blood" lithograph' Description  Based out of Las Vegas, Steve Kauffman is one of the worlds most renown artists. This Lithograph painted and signed by Steve Kauffman (also signed by De La Hoya) a Vs. bout between Oscar De La Hoya and Fernando Vargas. This is a one of a kind piece and has a and was quoted at a value of $4,500. Here is a short bio on Steve KaufmanBy the age of 12, Kaufman was working at Macy's painting dog and cat faces on customers' Pet Rocks. In 1976, then just 16, Kaufman was part of a group show at New York's prestigious Whitney Museum. Having developed a highly resp0ected reputation for his technical ability, Kaufman was offered an opportunity to work with Andy Warhol cutting the film for canvas screening, a job which afforded him an opportunity to gain a different perspective on the world of art. Using his wages, plus those he earned by working in two galleries, Kaufman made ends meet while attending the School of Visual Arts on a full scholarship.  Leaving the Warhol Studio to commit himself fully to his own creative expression, Kaufman sought innovative opportunities to bring his are to the general public. Even though demand for his work was growing daily, Kaufman wanted to remain in touch with a broad audience. Inspired by the accessibility, Kaufman opened a one night exhibition on four New York subway cars. Using the sides of abandoned buildings, retaining walls, and other highly visible surfaces as his canvas, Kaufman completed 55 "Racial Harmony" murals in New York and made numerous media appearances to promote understanding and tolerance.  recent years have yealded many gallery shows and a burgeoning list of collectors eager to acquire Kaufman's work. Corporations, such as Citibank, Saatchi and Saatchi as well as personalities, including Mickey Mantle, Wolfgang Puck, and Spike Lee, have acquired works by Steve Kaufman.  Driven to create, Kaufman considers himself a workaholic, often rising before dawn and retiring in the early hours of the day. From dreams, Kaufman frequently derives art; as quickly as a thought flashes through his mind, Kaufman visualizes art and then acts to make the image a reality. Very focused, Kaufman states, "I usually have a clear vision of the art I am creating and don't do studies or drawings in advance. Any changes I make, I do as I cut the film at my light table."  Kaufman enjoys knowing his audience becomes integrally involved with his art. "I see one thing when I view my finished work, and you may see something else...that's okay, the meaning of any work of art should be personal and not the result of my telling you what I want it to mean. I always want to encourage questioning. I do not believe there are absolutes--one should always evaluate."  Even though Kaufman is committed to his artistic endeavors, he is also tremendously involved in efforts to assist those in need. Independently creating and financially participating in campaigns promoting such themes as AIDS awareness and racial harmony, Kaufman is not just an artist, he is a philanthropist. States Kaufman, "In the future, I hope I can make a difference in the world, not just artistically, but in a broader sense. I hope that when I speak out regarding a cause that it carries clout. I hope that I've helped people and changed points of view because of my position. I'd like to think that even thought I am able to expand my artistic abilities to include film making, monuments, etc. that I still can prompt a smile and the acknowledgement that I'm a nice guy." Place a Bid!