My work explores the intersections of life, death, and grief, using cycles of the natural world to reflect the psychological weight of familial trauma. Through imagery of animals, decay, and organic processes, I examine how experiences imprint themselves on our identities, influencing how we form connections, navigate relationships, and inherit patterns from those before us. My practice is both a personal act of processing familial relationships and an invitation for others to engage with their own. By blending natural imagery with psychological themes, I explore the persistence of the past within us, shaping our emotional landscapes and behaviors. Through this lens, my work contemplates the tension between loss and renewal, offering space to reflect on the ways memory and trauma continue to evolve within us.
Krista Canoles is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersections of psychology and the natural world. Through printmaking, drawing, and sculpture, she investigates how cycles of nature mirror the human experience, particularly how we process trauma, memory, and identity. Holding an Associates of Art & Design with a minor in Psychology and a Bachelor’s of Fine Art, Krista plans further her education, pursuing a MFA with ambitions of becoming a College Professor and career Artist.
