Kristi Marié Studio

I often think of my art practice as a reflection of different emotional states, seasons, and versions of myself. Some bodies of work lean toward structure, realism, and control, while others move more instinctively through abstraction, experimentation, and spontaneity.

I’ve always needed both approaches in my life. At times, I’m drawn to precision and detail — the quiet discipline of realism and careful observation. Other times, I find myself craving freedom, movement, texture, and unpredictability, allowing materials and gestures to lead the process instead.

Painting has become a way for me to navigate those shifting spaces. Each series captures a different chapter, mindset, or emotional atmosphere, often feeling less like separate projects and more like fragments of an ongoing visual diary.

More than anything, I’m deeply drawn to the act of making itself — the curiosity of watching colours merge, surfaces react, and unexpected moments emerge through process. It’s within that space of experimentation and focus that the outside world begins to quieten.