Kristena@SunHeartClothing ..selected fashion bio
Education & Training
MA• JFK University: Transformative Arts and Consciousness. Berkeley, California
BA Antioch University Santa Barbara, California: Major in Communications and Minor in Psychology
AS Ventura College Ventura, California
Art Scholarship recipient and Alpha Gamma Sigma recognized.
Major in Fashion Design, Fine Art & Commercial Art.
Foundation of Shamanic Studies: Shamanism, Death and Beyond. San Francisco, California
International Clown Institute: Summer Intensive, Santa Barbara California
Foundation of Shamanic Studies: Three Year Advanced Shamanic Healing and Training, Soul Retrieval and Shamanic Counseling. Mill Valley, California
Solo Exhibitions
1995 One Woman Show: Legends, Lovers & Other Archetypes,
The De La Guerra Gallery, Santa Barbara, California
Fashion Design/Costuming Community Arts Events
2002-2003 "Kids in Need of a Cuddle, Children's Hospital, Oakland. Oakland, California
2001 "Dolls for Peace," Children of September 11, 2001, Walnut Creek, California
1993 "Moon Queen & Peacock Ensemble", Summer Solstice Parade, Santa Barbara, California
1993-96 Kristena West Halloween Creative Costume Workshops. Santa Barbara, California
Radio Interviews
2001"How Art & Personal Development Transforms Our Life," Women and the Arts", KALX 90.7, Berkeley, California
1997 "Gender Reconciliation, the Work for Men & Women," Body, Mind, & Spirit, KGLW 1340, Information Press Hour, San Luis Obispo, California
1996 "Spiritual Techniques for Daily Living," Body, Mind, & Spirit, KGLW 1340, Information Press Hour, San Luis Obispo, California
Solo Exhibitions, Costume Design & Performance Art
2000 "Mae West," Art Auction for Foundation of Shamanic Studies Benefit, Mill Valley, California
1995 "Flora Spring Goddess", Guest Costume Artist, Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum, Santa Barbara, California
1995 "Mae West; I Was Just A Girl A Head of Her Time." Evening Performance for Sex, Love & Relationships Addicts Retreat, White Lotus, Santa Barbara, California
1994 " Sisters Act," Evening Performance for Co-Dependents Recovery Retreat, White Lotus, Santa Barbara, California
1994 "Sun King & Queen Ensemble", Summer Solstice Parade, Santa Barbara, California
1992 - 96 "Costume Artist", Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum, Santa Barbara, California
1993 "Moon Queen & Peacock Ensemble", Summer Solstice Parade, Santa Barbara, California
1993 "The Great Guru, " Evening Performance for the Sacred Psychology Retreat, Ojai Foundation, Ojai, California
1993 "Mae West; Dig Deeper Into Those Pockets Boys." for Heath House AIDs Benefit, Montecito Estate, California
Costume Design, Make-Up and Theater
1993-1996 Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum: Guest Costume Artist. Santa Barbara, California
1975-94 Costume Designer and Make-up Consultant Santa Barbara, California
1985-1994 Santa Barbara Youth Dance Theater Guest artist and consultant for costume, set and make-up design. Santa Barbara, California
1992 "Wild Women, Spirit Women" Costumer, Santa Barbara, California
1987 Mardi Gras Costume Consultant: New Orleans, Louisiana
1992 Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade: Staff Costume and Fabricator. Santa Barbara, California
1992 Santa Barbara Summer Stock: Myth of Perseus: Costumer. Santa Barbara, California
1993-96 Kristena West Halloween Creative Costume Workshops. Santa Barbara, California

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