"Painting is my salvation. A year ago, when all external supports collapsed, art became my new foundation. Having gone through a challenging period in life, I personally discovered the profound healing power of art. The therapeutic effect of my paintings is felt not only by me during the process of creation, but also by my viewers. Abstract painting helps me most accurately express emotions, experience them, and let them go. I follow an intuitive approach, focusing on what is happening inside me, listeningto my feelings and allowing my hand freely apply strokes on the canvas. I like to work with large color patches, combine shades of the same color and add vibrant accents afterwards.
When I find myself in front of a white canvas, arranging my materials and brushes, it resembles immersion in meditation. I have been exploring meditative and spiritual practices for a long time, and I strive to endow each of my paintings with the energy of harmony and light. There are two moments that captivate me above everything else: when I first touch a clean canvas with a brush and when I look at a finished painting in the studio. This is how I see the path that I have traversed, and I thank myself for trusting inspiration and the world."
Kris, a young Ukrainian artist, was born in Mariupol, a city that is now practically demolished. Kris managed to escape and leave her hometown before it was completely seized. Currently, Kris is in a safe place, traveling extensively, and continuing to create her paintings. Kris studied at the Art Design Academy in Kharkiv and also took private painting lessons. Her unique worldview, exploration of esotericism, and philosophy are reflected in her works. Kris' paintings are full of optimism and seem to proclaim triumph of good over evil. She prefers to work with acrylic paints, complementing them with oil and Dutch gold leaf. A distinctive feature of Kris' artistic style is the chaotic brushstrokes combined with splatters and dotted strokes.
