Kris Ancog

Kris Ancog is a Sydney-based artist who uses art as a visual storytelling method; evoking emotions, and experiences that are beyond words. Calling himself a painter of meditative dreamscapes, the artist channels creativity to explore beauty, peace, and serenity. Over the years, his work has evolved from traditional landscapes to ethereal abstracts that allow the viewer to develop their own interpretation through a contemplative process.

Kris develops his artworks through multiple translucent layers of paint with wide flat brushes, referencing photos and videos as guides for colour schemes or the behaviour of light in a landscape. As such, the paintings become heavily inspired by light in nature and meditation, as well as art from European 19th-century artists, J. M. W. Turner and Claude Monet. His most popular series, reveal the ethereal, magical effect of light: the Aurora Illuminata series. Evoking positive emotions, the paintings bring a sense of peace and calm to his collectors.

Thanks to the layers, small paintings can take from hours to a week, and large works taking several weeks to months — as such, the artist is often at work on multiple projects. Using a delicate palette with mainly with acry...

Diploma of Art and Creativity (2014)
The Learning Connexion School of Art & Creativity
Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Master of Nursing (2015)
Massey University
Wellington, New Zealand

Solo Exhibition: Lux Aeterna with Wentworth Galleries - 20-31 March 2025, Sydney, Australia

Affordable Art Fair Sydney - June 2024

Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong - May 2024

Affordable Art Fair Brisbane - May 2024

Solo Exhibition: Sacred Realm - Aarwun Gallery, Canberra ACT Australia - October to November 2023

Affordable Art Fair Sydney - June 2023

Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong - May 2023

Vulnerability (Solo Exhibition), Wentworth Galleries, Sydney - March 2023

The Other Art Fair Sydney - March 2021, December 2021, July 2022, May 2023

Affordable Art Fair Singapore - November 2023

Solo Exhibition: Sacred Realm
Kris Ancog Gallery, Sydney Australia - Nov-Dec 2021

The Other Art Fair Sydney - Oct 2019, 2020 (Online)

Christchurch Art Show 2017 - 2019

New Zealand Art Show 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

Dunedin Art Show 2017, 2018, 2019

Solo Exhibition: Into Serenity (Jan 2015)
Matchbox Gallery, Wellington, NZ

Single Artist Wall Exhibitor
New Zealand Art Show 2014, Wellington, NZ

Solo Exhibition: Mysteria Lucis (Feb 2014)
Thistle Hall Gallery, Wellington, NZ

Solo Exhibition: Vespers (Nov-Dec 2013)
Emerald Cafe, Wellington, NZ