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Caitlyn Grabenstein, professionally known as Cult Class, is an American collage artist. She is recognized for her digital collages that combine elements of surrealism, science fiction, and retro aesthetics. Her work has been featured in exhibitions and media outlets and has garnered a significant following online.[1][2]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Caitlyn Grabenstein was born in New Haven, Connecticut. She graduated from Saint Joseph's University in 2012 with a degree in sociology.[3] While working in the music industry, she founded the charitable music business BANDADE, organizing concerts and creating promotional materials to support cancer research.[4] This experience inspired her to pursue visual art, leading to her interest in collage as a creative medium.
Career
[edit]Grabenstein established CLG Design Co. in 2019, offering branding and custom artwork services.[5] Operating under the name Cult Class, she has collaborated with companies such as Netflix, Adobe, and Porsche.[5] Porsche featured her in their "No Small Dreams" campaign, which showcased her innovative approach to digital collage art that merges nostalgic and surreal elements.[6]
Her work has expanded into the NFT market, as highlighted in Crypto.com's NFT Creator Community feature. The article emphasized her ability to combine traditional collage techniques with digital innovation.[7]
Grabenstein's social media presence has played a pivotal role in her career. Her Instagram account, @cult.class, has amassed over 600,000 followers.[8] In a 2023 feature by Tubefilter, she discussed her creative process and the integration of pop culture themes with her unique artistic style.[9] Her work has also been featured in ArianeGroup's "Space Artist" series, highlighting her use of retro-futuristic elements to reimagine humanity's relationship with space.[10]
Exhibitions and Features
[edit]Grabenstein's work has been showcased at the James Oliver Gallery in Philadelphia[11] and has appeared in notable publications such as WIRED Magazine,[12] Birdy Magazine[2], Design You Trust,[13] Thrillist,[14][15] and Bored Panda.[16]
Her art has been praised for its innovative blending of classical and surreal elements, making her a leading figure in digital collage art.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "About". Cult Class Art Shop. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ a b Joméi, Krysti (2022-01-27). "Close Your Eyes by Caitlyn Grabenstein". BIRDY MAGAZINE. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ "Alumni Spotlight: Caitlyn Grabenstein '12". stjoseph.imodules.com. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ "St. Joe's grad takes charitable business on the road in moving music festival". PhillyVoice. 2017-07-25. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ a b "CLG Design Co". CLG Design Co. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ "Caitlyn Grabenstein x No Small Dreams". www.porsche.com. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ NFT, Crypto com (2022-09-29). "Creator Community: Caitlyn Grabenstein". Crypto.com NFT. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ Hale, James (2023-11-02). "Creators on the Rise: Caitlyn Grabenstein is turning her out-of-this-world art into chocolate bars". Tubefilter. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ a b "Space Artists #3: retro-style collages by @Cult.Class". ArianeGroup. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ "James Oliver Gallery |". artmobia.com. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ Thompson, Clive. "We Need a Data-Rich Picture of What's Killing the Planet". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ "Design You Trust — Design Daily Since 2007". Design You Trust — Design Daily Since 2007. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ Thrillist (2024-01-16). "Your 2024 Travel Mood Board". Thrillist. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ Heil, Meredith (2024-01-16). "Round the Bases on a Bucket List Tour of All 30 MLB Stadiums". Thrillist. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ "My 60 Surreal Collages That Combine Past And The Future Into Retro-Futuristic Artwork". Bored Panda. 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2025-01-20.