By Kristin Meuser

Mixed Media

Thread, watercolor, acrylic paint, paper detritus on Lokta paper.

50"x 28"

2021

This series represents the Classical Five Elements and their corresponding Climate Events. The crows are curious, ominous, intelligent witnesses to the escalating impact of climate change represented by Ether/Consciousness of our endangered planet, Wind/Tornados, Water/Hurricanes, Fire/Fire Storms, and Earth/Combining All. Crows engage in "Crow Funerals," which scientists think are gatherings to mourn and understand what befell their comrade.

The "Crows and Climate Change" series features five stunning pieces, each with a value of $15,000. Please note that theses are sold as a series and not available for individual purchase.

I am fascinated by the universe and my work explores the concepts of balance, chaos, and connection through two mixed media mediums. In the Alchemy series, I use mild acids on primed canvas to create rust and patina and add acrylic paint to enhance and harness; the seaming chaos of the universe; likewise, my Abstract Sewing series is an exploration of inner and outer space using machine stitching, paper detritus, watercolor and acrylic.

My background as a landscape painter and graphic designer provides a foundation for my current work. I attended UC Berkeley, SF State University and have won awards in, mixed media and graphic design. My current work has been shown in public places in both California and Nevada, and my Crows series will be published this year in a book exploring The impact of Birds in the work of Fiber Artists by Martha Sielman. -Kristin Meuser