Krista Harris is a modernist painter whose work has its roots in the abstract expressionist tradition, yet embraces a style that is uniquely her own. Elegantly composed and delicately balanced, her work has a mesmerizing quality. Shapes and line appear to morph in and out of focus, colors shift like seasons, and subtle imagery whispers beneath the surface.

A “painter’s painter”, Harris remains devoted to the craft of paint on traditional surfaces. Her early years of working with the figure and landscape, and a love of drawing provided a strong foundation as she moved into non-objective work in 2006, and began to favor essence over appearance.

Born in North Carolina, she received a BFA in painting from East Carolina University. She has resided in Colorado for nearly 30 years, but quips that her “southern roots” continue to influence her work, as demonstrated in the recent series, SOUTHERN COMFORT, inspired by the deep traditions of southern foods.

Her work resides in numerous public and private collections both nationally and internationally, and was recently featured in the book EXPRESSIVE DRAWING by Stephen Aimone. The Colorado Council for the Arts has selected a painting by Krista Harris to be exhibited at Denver International Airport and the Colorado State Capitol in 2009/2010.