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ABOUT THE ARTIST From shimmering, crystalized, layers of color, to bold agate-inspired work, Kristi Kohut’s art makes a statement that instantly lifts the viewer out of the every day and into her magical world. When Kristi isn’t working in her studio, she can be found discussing collaborations with big brands and designers, reviewing test prints of new textile and wallpaper designs, or spending time on her favorite secluded island in the BVI, working on her newest body of work. Kristi is part of a group of artists that are carving out a new path in the art world and selling direct to the collector online and via social media. Her original works often sell out within moments of posting to her website or Instagram. And collectors often are on her waitlist to obtain one of her ever-popular 3D “Bloom” series or their very own custom commissioned work. Kristi’s cut-flower “Bloom” series, captures our culture’s obsession with beauty, brands and material status. These 3D collage pieces often incorporate found materials such as high-fashion clothing tags and torn bits of fashion magazines, along with original photography, sketches and illustrations. The bold, vibrant color palettes of Kristi’s mixed-media work is sought-after by interior designers, collectors and big brands such as Anthropologie and West Elm.
Inspired by natures use of color and pattern, she uses color like a composer uses notes in a song, to elicit a feeling in these pieces. Kristi was named one of the “7 next-big-thing artists” by Elle Decor magazine and her work has been sold at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, Architecture Digest Home Show, Anthropologie, West Elm, Nordstrom and more and has been featured in numerous national and interional publications and design blogs including Domino Magazine, HGTV, Luxe Interiors and Design, World of Interiors, Martha Stewart, Design Sponge, Apartment Therapy, Lonny and more. In addition to her fine art practice, Kristi is pushing the traditional confines of the art world, and has expanded her work into a home line that is already a favorite of many interior designers. The line includes bold, vibrant linen textiles, pillows, poufs and most recently wall coverings, all created from her original artwork and fully-customizable.
SYMPHONIC ATLAS This hugely popular new series, sold out in minutes when it was first launched and has resulted in continued expoloration and the commissioning of new pieces. Inspired by the swirling patterns found in nature in agate rock and land formations, these 3-dimensional pieces are almost interactive as they shimmer and reflect light as the viewer moves around the piece. Created with mixed media including acrylic, pastels, crystals and cut glass shards on rice paper and most recently iridescent acrylic.
“BLOOM� This 3D cut collage series is inspied by the world around us, the color and pattern in both nature and the commercial world, and explores the themes of beauty and consumerism and how we internalize the myriad of visual and thematic messages we receive on a daily basis. Comprised of hundreds of hand-cut flowers created from original collage, this popular series has a wait list for its oversize works.
“COLOR FIELD”
“CHROMATIC HARMONY”
“ORGANIC MARKS”
“AGATE”
HOME COLLECTION The studio home collection features everything a collector or designer needs to bring a space to life. Full of Kristi’s signature color and whimsy, the line includes framed fine art prints, gallery wrapped canvas, patterned throw pillows, luxurious printed linen fabric, statement-making poufs and wallpaper.
WHAT’S NEW? We’ve partnered with Tailor Made Textiles to create these unique, custom made rugs using traditional weaving techniques handed down through generations of skilled, artisan weavers. Each batch of yarn is spun by hand and color-blended to order with organic dyes. Each rug features Kristi’s original artwork and is hand-made in Northern India using the softest New Zealand wool. Fair-trade and sustainable. Our process helps preserve the craft of weaving and supports our ideals of preservation, education and design.
WHAT’S HOT? Our collectors and design partners can’t seem to get enough of our originals and fine art prints framed in our custom acrylic shadow boxes. The pairing of these two is such a glamorous option for a modern space and adds an eclectic touch to a more traditional one.
IN THE PRESS Kristi Kohut’s work has been touted by an array of national and international publications and design blogs.
WORLD OF INTERIORS
HOUSE & GARDEN
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS
LUXE INTERIORS & DESIGN
DOMINO
HGTV MAGAZINE
ELLE DECOR
MY DOMAINE
RUE MAGAZINE
IN THE PRESS Kristi Kohut’s work has been touted by an array of national and international publications and design blogs.
DESIGN SPONGE
LITTLE GREEN NOTEBOOK
APARTMENT THERAPY
DESIGN MILK
LONNY
THE HUNTED INTERIOR
HELLO FASHION
CHAIRISH/CYNTHIA ROWLEY
O MAG/ONEKINGSLANE.COM
IN THE PRESS Kristi Kohut’s work has been touted by an array of national and international publications and design blogs.
ONE ROOM CHALLENGE
OH JOY!
CALIFORNIA HOME DESIGN
GLITTER GUIDE
STEPHANIE FISHWICK
THE PURSUIT OF STYLE
THE COVETEUR
NOB HILL GAZETTE
JEALOUS CURATOR
IN THE PRESS Kristi Kohut’s work has been touted by an array of national and international publications and design blogs.
DES ARTISTES
DESIGN CRUSH BLOG
CHRISTINE DOVEY
DOMINO.COM
DREAM GREEN DIY
SIMPLY FRAMED
STYLE CARROT
PARKER KENNEDY LIVING
THE ENGLISH ROOM
PARTNERSHIPS/COLLABORATIONS In addition to our studio website, we’ve loved partnering with some major brands, online and offline boutiques and galleries, to bring Kristi’s work to an even larger audience.
PARTNERSHIPS INQUIRIES: (877) 765-8395 info@hapiart.com
SAY HELLO! We’d love to hear from you. Reach out for sales, press or collaborations.
SALES/PARTNERSHIPS INQUIRIES: (877) 765-8395 info@hapiart.com
PRESS INQUIRIES: Please contact Natasha Lawler natasha@nmlpr.com