Kristiana Pärn was born and raised in Estonia. At the age of seventeen, she launched her art career, studying with Estonian painter Marje Berlokko. Shortly after graduation, Kristiana moved to New York City to study animation at the School of Visual Arts. Since 2005, she has focused exclusively on illustration work, starting out as textile designer for various Manhattan studios. In 2006, Kristiana established her own studio in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, where she creates original work for clients in the New York area, and exhibits her paintings and drawings at local galleries.

She has developed her current style by experimenting with different techniques to create the impression of light and air. Backgrounds are created by applying colored pigments to damp wood blocks; and objects are then drawn and painted with sharp outlines and bright colors to create depth of field.

The natural grain patterns of the wood that she uses as her raw material is the natural world's contribution to the paintings, and suggest the collaboration between artist and nature. At its core, her art is an attempt to both express and foster the human characteristics she holds most dear:

Love, Wonder, Whimsy, and Joy

Kristiana Parn is the FIRST time showing their works in Tokyo, Japan; represented by petit morpho, Hong Kong. We will show you various Original artworks during the exhibition. It is also freely check out her works at www.kristianaparn.com. We are pleased to invite you to view the exhibition starting from November 19th to November 24th, 2012 at Gallery Sequel.