Kristin Thorsen

Mixed Media

19.5" x 23.5"

In 1999, Kristin accepted a grant from Georgia Perimeter College to study painting in
Imatra, Finland. Guided by Russian and Finnish masters, she explored printmaking,
painting, photography, and independent studies. The experience has had a lasting
affect. Heavily influenced by contemporary European artists, her work is imbued with
both the spirit of her journey abroad and a connection with her Scandinavian heritage.
In 2002, she was accepted by the Atlanta College of Art and granted a portfolio
scholarship. An original partner of the Woodruff Arts Center, the school has been part of Atlanta's art community for almost a century. It was here that she expanded her
understanding of color theory, art history, contemporary art practices, and artistic
discipline. Kristin made the most of this opportunity to hone her technical skills,
receiving her BFA, magma cum laude, in 2004.
Kristin continues to build on her unique experiences and technical expertise,
participating in numerous gallery shows and exhibits. She has participated in over 17
group shows and personally organized four solo exhibits and five group exhibits. Her
work has appeared in galleries all over the Atlanta area, including a yearlong exhibit at
the Chrysalis gallery. Her work can be found in private collections throughout the U.S.,
as well as in collections in Finland, Russia, Norway, Ireland, and Vietnam.

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