Ann Kraus
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Studios: Montclair, NJ / Litchfield County, Ct. Contact: Ann.kraus1@gmail.com

Gallery Associations
Pleiades Gallery of Contemporary Art, Vice President, New York City
The Voice of Art, Warren, Connecticut

Background / Organizations
Art Students League, New York, Member
William Paterson University, BA, Art
Studio Montclair, Montclair, NJ, Member
The Voice of Art, Warren, Connecticut, Juried Member
Kent Art Association, Kent, Connecticut, Member
Yard School of Art, Montclair Art Museum

Recent Exhibitions
• Grey Cube Gallery, Cloud Show, 4/2022
• In Tandem, Group Show Pleiades Gallery, 2/2022
• Art Students League Concur Show, 2/2022
• Art Students League Holiday Show, 12/2021
• Random Day Dreams, Solo Show, Local Montclair, 11/2021
• Awakenings, Pleiades Members Show, 9/2021
• The Litchfield Inn, Special Invitational, 5/2021
• Artistoonish, Featured Artist, April 2021, Issue #10
• Cloud Appreciation Society, Featured Artist, 4/2021
• Visions 2021, Juried Studio Montclair Show, 4/2021
• Spaces Special 2 Person Show, West Hartford Conn. 4/2021
• Members Winter Show, TVOA, Litchfield Inn, 12/2020
• Warren: The Secret Garden, TVOA, Litchfield Inn, 11/2020
• New Juried Artists, TVOA, Virtual, 10/2020
• New Vision @ The Litchfield Inn, TVOA, Litchfield Conn. 9/2020
• Pleiades Spotlight Members Show, Pleiades Gallery, 8/2020
• State of the Art, Studio Montclair, Virtual, 7/2020
• Above and Beyond, Solo Show, Pleiades Gallery, NYC 2/2020
• Good Works, Studio Montclair, 2019
• Beauties and Beasts, Pleiades Gallery, NYC 2019
• Small Works Porch Show, Kent Art Gallery, 2019
• Summer Members Show, Kent Art Gallery, 2019
• Art Students League, Concur Group Shows 2017- 2020
• KW Gallery Show, Juried Selection, Montclair, 2019
• By Chance, Juried Show, Montclair Public Library 2018

Artists Statement

My work represents my interaction with the natural environment and attempts, not simply to replicate a physical location, but to capture the essence of feelings evoked by a specific time and place.

In my periodic travels throughout the world, I have always carried a sketchbook and camera that I use to capture inspirations for my work. Whether in the outback of Australia or fjords of Norway, the emotions that envelop my experiences are sharp and tangible. Capturing these elusive feelings in a two-dimensional format proves challenging and thrilling.

My use of acrylic paint as the main medium allows me an immediacy and vibrancy of color and texture. I work quickly many times on two or more pieces at a time. Putting down the rough outlines on the canvas or paper, I move fluidly to maintain the spiritual context of the piece. As I refine the balance and overall design, I choose a palette of colors that reflect my personal interpretation and recollection. While some may be serene, others may be electrifying and chaotic.

The unique paintings are the result of my personal journey. I hope you appreciate my individual perspective and are moved by the products that are derived from my interpretation of the natural world around us.