Design by J. Matthew Kianka

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Recently Added Work


Tour of the West Indies.
Collection from St. Thomas, Antigua, British Virgin Islands and the Bahamas.
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Urban Exploring: 
500 Seneca Street 
(Old New Era Factory)
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As a designer, I specialize in print, web and identity design. I also double as an accomplished photographer who pursues artistic, wedding and sports photography.

On the shortest and darkest day of the year in 1983, I was born in Syracuse. There, in Central New York, I was raised by my amazing family who always supported my artistic endeavors and pushed me to always do my best. For this, I will always credit my artistic abilities.

After graduating from Canisius College in 2006 with a major in Digital Media arts and dual minors in Photography and Studio Art, I decided to stay in the great city of Buffalo.

Here, I have had the opportunity to intern and work at a number of great design companies  and marketing firms, each furthering my media knowledge and design skills. Because of the amazing artistic community in Buffalo, I have been fortunate enough to participate in the Allentown Art Festival and the Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts. Both have given me the opportunity to reach a greater audience with my photography.

I am an avid biker, skier, kayaker, and rugby player. I live in Buffalo, but will always be a Green Bay Packers fan at heart. The Sabres will win a  Stanley Cup in my lifetime.
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