HHS Gallery Opening Studio 370

Join the artist at the Artist Reception of Maine Waters by Kristin Ford, Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Kristin Ford''s Biography:
Kristin grew up in Camden, Maine and currently lives in Cambridge, MA. She attended Wheaton College, where she earned her B.A. in studio art. She has studied art abroad at Studio Art Centers International (S.A.C.I.) in Florence, Italy and at the Burren College of Art in County Clare, Ireland. She has exhibited her work at the Beard Gallery at Wheaton College, New Civilitea gallery in Salem, Gallery 55 in Natick, the Framingham Public Library, and the Danforth Museum School in Framingham. Kristin currently works at the Danforth Museum of Art as the Associate School Registrar, Children’s Program Coordinator and as a children’s art teacher.

Artist Statement:
Having spent the better part of my childhood in the seaside town of Camden, Maine, I am continually inspired by New England’s rocky coast. My watercolor and acrylic paintings explore natural elements of the shore: rocks, water, sand, shells and seaweed. I observe their intricacies and capture light, color, and texture to create a sense of place. I often incorporate additional textural elements into my work, creating literal dimension through various papers, string, buttons, and fabric. My best paintings are created when I am fully connected and in open conversation with the world around me.