Artist Statement

Kristen Herrington’s abstract art is a conversation piece; a representation of values; an extension of ourselves. Her fluid style uses liquid acrylic paint mixed with a variety of mediums to create a lab of potions that will ultimately dance together on the canvas. The paint is poured onto a flat canvas, establishing a base layer. Further materials such as ink, oils and alcohol are added to create dimension and a story-line. Herrington’s paintings urge her audience to think about their life experience beyond the body. As a single-sided-deaf artist, she wants to focus on how we feel spiritually and mindfully as we extend beyond our physical senses. The “flow” of the paint is symbolic of existing in our collective flow state and how that state of mind can transport us to places outside our temporary bodies.

Biography

Growing up in a farming community where cows outnumber people, abstract artist Kristen Herrington draws upon life’s simple moments as inspiration for her paintings. Her interests range in spectrum from politics to petting zoos, bringing versatility to her creative approach. Herrington’s fluid style has been described as “walking into a fairytale” with colourful details to explore, and quirky titles that generate curiosity. She studied -what she calls- the artist’s “thing” for her Master’s thesis as an avenue to explore the relationship between the creative individual working in a capitalist society.
Kristen Herrington has called Halifax, Nova Scotia home for more than a decade where she lives with her husband and revolving-door of foster animals. She has collaborated with more than 50 artists throughout her career and has work showcased around the globe. She has been featured on a number of media channels, publications, and live performances.