I am a graduate of The Hussian School of Art, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, majoring in Advertising Design.

While graphic design is at the core of

my training and work experience,

creating non-representational mixed media collages is a passion of mine.

You will notice that my background

as a graphic designer is reflected in

my images.

 

My artwork is exhibited in juried, invitational and solo shows. I am an award winning artist whose work can be found in numerous collections.

 

I love exploring the possibilities of what someone else considers trash and turning it into a reclaimed treasure. If you look closely at my work you may just find something recognizable.

christa krumbhaar

Recycled materials and objects are the catalysts for my mixed media collages. I often refer to my artwork as constructions; building layers of colors and patterns, adapting the familiar in unfamiliar ways, to create playful and poetic statements.

 

Patterns that are created by the interplay of textures and color combinations, as they are evident all around me, are the greatest strength of my inspiration.

 

I incorporate into my designs, my handmade paper which

I make from paper that I salvage from the trash. I may also employ my handmade clay trinkets and portions of my painted handmade paper and canvases. 

playful poetic mixed media collages

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