Statement:
I make work about the journeys we take as it relates to human connection, and adventure. I intend for my work to exist where people live, rest and reflect, and connect with one another.
While medium and subject matter varies based on the project at hand, color and intuitive mark making are common threads throughout. My paintings often use nature as motifs for such themes, but I also use textiles and knot tying in soft sculptures intended for domestic and public spaces.
Biography
Born and raised in Jacksonville, FL, Kristin began her art journey painting at night while serving as an officer in the United States Navy. Becoming a mother in 2016 was the impetus for changing her life’s direction, and she has dedicated herself to a regular studio practice ever since. She earned her MFA in Visual Art from Jacksonville University in 2022 and currently lives and works in Jacksonville, FL with her husband and three children.
Study:
MFA in Visual Art, Jacksonville University, 2022
BS in Naval Architecture, United States Naval Academy, 2011
Teaching:
Adjunct Professor, Drawing, Jacksonville University. 2022- Present. Jacksonville, FL
National Veterans Memorial and Museum, Columbus, Ohio: Guest Artist Teacher, Adult and Family art classes. 2023
Representation:
Stellers Gallery, Jacksonville, FL: www.stellersgallery.com
Well and Wonder Artist Collective: https://wellandwondercollective.com/
Plum Gallery, St. Augustine, Fl: www.plumgallery.com
Exhibitions/Competitions/Collections:
(*future)
2024
Jacksonville University Faculty Biennial, Alexander Brest Gallery, Jacksonville, FL. Group show.
2023
A Midshipman’s Journey, National Veterans Memorial Museum, April-November 2023. Columbus, OH.
Various solo and group shows with Well and Wonder Artist Collective
2022
(Continued from 2021) “A Midshipman’s Journey”, Solo Exhibit, United States Naval Academy Museum, 2021-2022. Annapolis, MD.
A Vision For Art (Group Exhibition), April 2022. Jacksonville, FL.
Solo Exhibition, United States Pentagon, September 2022-2023
Winter Design Show, Wolfson’s Childrens Board, Jacksonville FL, December 2022.
Various solo and group shows with Well and Wonder Artist Collective
2021
“A Midshipman’s Journey”, Solo Exhibit, United States Naval Academy Museum, 2021-2022. Annapolis, MD.
MFA “In the Works”, Group Show, Alexander Brest Gallery. August 2021. Jacksonville, FL.
“Yesterday, Today, Every Day,” Online Group Exhibition (Juried), Art Mums United, July-August 2021
“Coastal Forest,” Dual Exhibition with Theresa Rycaszewski, Beaches History Museum. Fall 2021-Spring 2022. Jacksonville, FL.
“Powerful Little Things,” Online Group Exhibition, Roaring Artist Gallery, November 2021-January 2022.
A Vision For Art (Group Exhibition), April 2021. Jacksonville, FL.
Graduate Showcase, Word Revolt Art Gallery (Juried), April 2021. Jacksonville, FL.
2020
Private Collection for San Jose Country Club
Jacksonville International Airport WAVE Group Exhibit (Juried), January 2020. Jacksonville, FL.
“All About Color” Rhode Island Watercolor Society Show (Juried, Online), May 2020 (Second Place). Providence, RI.
“Arboretum” (Juried Exhibition, in person), Word Revolt Gallery, June-July 2020. Jacksonville, FL.
“Botanical” (Juried Exhibition, online), Las Laguna Gallery, October 2020. Laguna Beach, CA.
“Abstractions” (Juried Exhibition, in person) Cultural Center of Cape Cod, November 2020. Cape Cod, MA.
“Get the Message” (Juried Show, online), Arts Benicia, November-December 2020. Benicia, CA.
2019
St. Augustine Art Association (Juried) Miniature Marvels, February. St. Augustine, FL.
Brush with Nature (First Coast Plein Air Painters), Jacksonville Arboretum, March 2019. Jacksonville, FL.
(Solo Show) St. Johns Cathedral, April 2019, “Canopies,” Part 1. Jacksonville, FL.
“A Vision For Art” (Group Exhibition), April 2019, St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School. Jacksonville, FL.
(Solo Show) Jewish Community Alliance, June 2019, “Canopies,” Part 2. Jacksonville, FL.
2018
Female Military Veterans Exhibition with FemArtGallery, November 2018. Jacksonville, FL.
Jacksonville Arboretum "Brush with Nature," 2nd Place (Artists Choice). March 2018. Jacksonville, FL.
St. Augustine Art Association (Juried Exhibitions). St. Augustine, FL.
February 2018 (Not So Still Life)
March 2018 (Miniature Marvels)
April 2018 (Spring Members Show)
September 2018 (Fall Members Show)
November 2018 (Fantastic Florida)
Notable Collections:
“A Midshipman’s Journey,” United States Naval Academy Museum, Permanent Collection. https://www.usna.edu/Museum/index.php
Various superintendents of the United States Naval Academy
Private collection for San Jose Country Club
Private collection for USNA Club, USNA Womens Soccer, USNA Class of 1983 Bell Monument
Publications + Features :
Shipmate Magazine (United States Naval Academy) 2021, September 2022
Aquarian Literary Arts Magazine, Jacksonville University, 2021
Group feature for “Yesterday, Today, Every Day.” Huts Magazine, Issue #3, 2021
Abstract Athlete Podcast, February 2021
Veterans Path Podcast, December 2020
Liberty Life Magazine, Feature, Transitions, September 2020
The Savvy Painter Podcast (May 2019)
Women in Art 278 Magazine 2015
Curation
Judge, Summer Salute to Service Art Contest, National Veterans Memorial and Museum, 2023.