Kristina Penhoet

Kristina is fascinated by the experiences and emotions that make up the depth and breadth of human experience. As a creator, she seeks perfection, but discovers true beauty in the imperfections caused by chance, nature, and human interaction. In her work, she considers events such as abandonment, betrayal, disconnection, judgement, misrepresentation, and loss, and represents the accompanying feelings of fear, sadness, revulsion, anger, forgiveness, and understanding in sculptural forms.

Throughout Kristina’s work, there is often a reference to the human form, typically women’s bodies, and the internal and external influences which act upon them. The biomorphic qualities of her art connect the viewer to the work and invoke emotional responses, while the repetition of forms common in many of her pieces reminds the viewer of the universality of their experiences. She wants to challenge viewers to seek understanding and beauty in the moments that make us human and lead us to profound empathy for one another. In her art, Kristina employs fiber techniques with the incorporation of other materials (manufactured textiles, thread, glass, metal, and plastic). Her choice of medium reinforces her themes and the tactile and visceral qualities...