Rainmakers Press Release
For Immediate Release: May 12, 2008 
Contact: James Kuester
317-806-1543
james@kusterdesign.com

Brian Graham
317-818-9510
bgcookie@hotmail.com

INDIANAPOLIS, IN:  May 12, 2008 - Katrina Murray brings her emotionally charged paintings to Hot Shotz, a Gastropub for May’s “Meet the Artist”. “My work and life took a dramatic turn when I lost my son, Robert W. Murray Jr., on April 28, 2005 when a roadside bomb detonated, killing him,” says Murray. “My paintings and writings are small releases. My body contains the liquid like pain. While I paint, I pour that liquid and scoop it out, a tablespoon, an ounce at a time.”

Brian Graham, of Hot Shotz Gastropub together with James Kuester, principal of küster bring together lovers of art, music, craft beers, and fine wines for a fun party the fourth Thursday of each month.

Katrina will be displaying her abstract work she has painted since the death of her son. “I’m thankful for that miniscule relief from the pressure of my grief,” says Murray.

The May “Meet the Artist” will be held on Thursday, 22 May from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Hot Shotz Gastropub is located at 4705 E. 96th Street, Indianapolis.

The “Meet the Artist” Open Houses continues on the fourth Thursday of each month.

ABOUT KATRINA MURRAY:
I’ve been an artist all my life. It’s like breathing—inseparable from me. I explore ways to make my creative and emotional energy tangible. Ink on paper and latex paint on wood or canvas are my materials of choice right now. My paintings can range from the photographic representation to the abstract. The message I try to convey dictates the style and material.

I am influenced by the simplicity of line the artist Matisse uses and the color and stillness of a Hopper painting. I grew up with the influences of the artist community of Nashville in Brown County, Indiana. But my work is a great departure from that genre. I lead a simple life and make a living as a freelance graphic designer and artist.

Robert W. Murray Jr was on the road to Tall ‘Afar Iraq during our current war when he was killed. Yes it is our war. We are participants regardless of our stance, forced by people we have never met.

About HOT SHOTZ GASTROPUB:
Hot Shotz, Indy’s premier gastropub, offers exceptional food quality, the best north side craft beer selection, and a great wine list. Offering great lunch options and dinner entrees, Hot Shotz has the Best Damn Wings in Indy, and over fifty bottles of hot sauces that guests can sample, have with their meal, and buy retail. Available sauces can be seen on the “Wall of Flame”, a focal point of the restaurant.

ABOUT küster:
Founded in 2002, küster is a full service design firm providing interior design and project management services for residential and commercial clients, in addition to limited edition and custom furniture. James’ work has been seen in NYC, San Francisco, Chicago, and High Point, as well as Indianapolis Woman, Metropolis, Metropolitan Home, Home Décor Buyer, Elle Décor, Indianapolis Monthly, Indianapolis Home, Shelter, and The Columbian. For more information: www.KusterFineArt.com.