Kris’s creative trajectory began in response to the ennui of business burnout, which catalyzed a return to the world with the wide-eyed wonder of childhood. Rooted in a keen understanding of human anatomy, her initial forays into figurative sculpture found validation through tactile engagement with clay, under the tutelage of respected sculptors Suzanne Horwitz, Audry Cramblit, Simon Kogan, and Eric Stephenson. As a self-taught painter, Kris synthesizes these influences into a cohesive visual practice.

Her art is underpinned by an acute sensitivity to the human spirit, sharpened through her work with families in crisis and her own reflective introspections. This informs her interrogation of modern themes, particularly the paradoxes of transparency and social constructs. By juxtaposing simple lines, shapes, and colors against complex textures and layers, she navigates the delicate balance between the obvious and the hidden, the playful and the purposeful.

Kris’s oeuvre reflects a commitment to modernism, symbolism, and minimalism, often punctuated with a nod to the Bauhaus movement. Her sculptures and paintings frequently incorporate organic and recycled materials, weaving a seamless dialogue between form and concept that challenges and enriches the viewer’s perception of reality.