ARTIST BIO

Kristen Pobatschnig creates acrylic paintings inspired by movement, the cosmos, and the natural world. Her painting style has been described as Kinetic Pointillism; conveying movement by utilizing arrangements of colorful, mosaic-like dots. As indicated in her paintings, she is fascinated by movement. A lifelong student of dance, she has been known to reproduce her paintings on clothing and costumes, to bring further movement to her artwork. In addition to painting, she also creates kinetic sculptures and wall sculptures.

Kristen has a growing number of public art installations throughout the US. She has collaborated with numerous organizations including hospitals, public schools, interior designers, and individuals throughout her creative journey. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, being with animals and in nature. 

ARTIST STATEMENT

I would like my work to serve as a break from reality as we know it. I invite the viewer to share a dance between time and space, to revel in wonder, and to enjoy the colors and textures of nature and light. What can't we see with human vision? Visible light is a fraction of energy we see on the electromagnetic spectrum, which leads me to further explore the vast representations of colors in space.

Combining layers of pointillism and abstraction, I look to capture the expression of fleeting light and tranquility of mind and space. Light and movement are my favorite subjects to capture.