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KRISTINA REDDY

 
It takes a lot of energy to be the ego, it takes no energy to be yourself.
— Mooji

About

Born in Ukraine and having journeyed through the artistic landscapes of Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Italy, and New York, I am now based in the vibrant cultural tapestry of Chile. My life has been a continual exploration of creative expression, embracing various forms such as movement, dance, painting, poetry, creative writing, and playful improvisation.

Traveling extensively around the world and speaking several languages, I have immersed myself in diverse cultures and experiences that have deeply influenced my artistic practice. As a practitioner of meditation, yoga, martial arts, and other spiritual disciplines, I integrate these practices into my creative process, seeking harmony between body, mind, and spirit.

My life is my biggest art project, an exploration of who I am as a creator, living in joy. I am deeply fascinated by the nuances of human creativity—what hinders it, what unlocks it, and how it manifests uniquely in each individual. My work is a passionate inquiry into these questions, driven by a desire to understand and liberate the creative spirit within us all.

Through my art, I strive to uncover the barriers that restrict our creative impulses and to discover the pathways that lead to their liberation. I believe that by understanding and embracing our creative potential, we can become true creators of our own lives, shaping our reality with intention and authenticity.

My journey has taught me that creativity is not confined to traditional mediums but is a living, breathing force that permeates every aspect of existence. By exploring and blending different forms of expression, I aim to inspire others to break free from their constraints and to embrace the boundless possibilities of their own creativity.

In my work, you will find a celebration of diversity, an invitation to play, and a call to delve deeper into the essence of what it means to be human. Join me on this journey of exploration and liberation, where we can all become creators of our own extraordinary lives.


Experience


Awards

Awarded Residency by the Terra Foundation for American Art
Giverny, France, 2016

New York Academy of Art
Merit Scholar Award, 2015, 2016


Exhibitions

Acción - Reacción 
La Galería de Arte de la UCT, Chile
November 2018

MFA Thesis Exhibition 
New York Academy of Art, New York
April 2017

TriBeCa Ball
New York Academy of Art, New York
April 2017

Deck the Walls 
New York Academy of Art, New York
December 2016

TriBeCa Ball
New York Academy of Art, New York
April 2016

Deck the Walls 
New York Academy of Art, New York
December 2015

Art Palm Beach, 2011 - Contemporary Art, Design + Photography Fair
West Palm Beach, Florida
January 2011

CG Gallery
Princeton NJ
July - August 2010

Dime Bag 3
Giant Robot New York, NY, 
July – August 2009

ART-TK
The Aronson Gallery, Parsons The New School for Design, New York, NY
May 2009

AMT
Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, Parsons The New School for Design, New York, NY
May 2009


Education

New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
MFA in Painting, 2017

New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
Continuing Education Classes

  • Still Life with Leah Lopez, 2011, 2013

  • Drawing Anatomy with Mark Tennant, 2012

  • Painting with Maggie Rose, 2011

Parsons The New School for Design, New York, NY
BFA, 2009

Lorenzo de’ Medici, Florence, Italy
Fine Art, Art History
Fall 2007

Cooper Union, New York, NY
Outreach Art Program
Summer 2004, Fall & Summer 2005

PUPP, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
Summer 2001, 2002, 2003

Střední Uměleckoprůmyslová Škola a Vyšší Odborná Škola     Turnov, Czech Republic
Painting and Drawing, 1997-2000