Welcome to StrangeFamiliar,
the online art portfolio of Kris Swenson.
Kris Swenson is a visual artist & graphic
designer based in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Metroplex. She
is an experienced visual artist, graphic designer, musician
(vocalist),
photographer, multimedia (a/v) and assemblage artist.
As a visual artist, her unique approach to a wide
variety of subjects ranges from realism and still life to
blurred & distorted abstract images. She puts her own
perspective onto any
subject matter, with the intent of creating dynamic &
provocative pieces.
As a graphic designer, Kris provides designs
that display an artistic and unique flavor, yet exhibit
This site contains Kris’s personal gallery of work, as well as press information, upcoming art shows, new projects, and more.
NEWS:
Updates are being made to StrangeFamiliar.com!!! Check often for new info :)
Kris featured as guest vocalist on band Herd of Instinct's debut cd, self titled. Cd reviewed in October 2011's Guitar Player Magazine as 1 of the Editor's Top 3 new bands! Also features cd art design and layout by Kris. Hear the song "Blood Sky" released on FirePool Records, 2011.
Track Reviews:
“Blood Sky”, the only track [from Herd Of Instinct] featuring vocals, is one of the undisputed highlights of the album, a haunting showcase for the husky, understated vocals of former 99 Names of God singer Kris Swenson." - Progmisstress.
"Although the mainstay of this album is fundamentally instrumental we do see "Blood Sky" featuring some rather stunning melancholic vocals courtesy of Kris Swenson, which are more than just incidental." - Sea of Tranquility.
"“Blood Sky” starts with a nice rhythmic tapping guitar theme. It is the only track with a pop-rocky edge by adding a vocalist here (Kris Swenson), who also used to be in the original 99 names of god band. With additional electric guitar arrangements and mellotron this is an attractive mixture of progressive music with modern pop." - Psychemusic.
02.20.09 - UTA
Publication:
"Kristin Swenson ... is also an accomplished artist. She has
been selected to show her work at the new Art: Raw
Gallery, which opened Feb. 19, in New York City.
Swenson ‘s well-received piece “On a Personal Note” is on
display through March 28 at the Art Hotel
Gallery in Dallas. She will be a participant in the very
last show in Fort Worth's historic Firehouse Art Gallery, which
runs from Saturday to Saturday, Feb. 28."
02.16.09:
Kris Swenson featured on ArtDaily.org!
'The First Art
Newspaper on the Net.' Est. 1996. //
View article here //
Artist
Statement:
"Photography, Digital Compositing, Graphic Design, Assemblage/Found Art, Multimedia Assemblage, Painting, Drawing and Video Filming/Post-Production Multimedia are the primary tools in my working palette.
If something is unique or unusual, I will most likely embrace and explore it. Contrast and diversity are very important in my work - most pieces touch on both digital and organic elements. My approach to art is to create vulnerable and raw works, with the intention of inviting the viewer to develop impressions using their own perspective.
Having worked in visual art and other artistic mediums (Music, Writing, etc.) for over 17 years, I love what I do and completely surender myself to it - anything artistic is exciting to me, and can at times be just as important as breathing - it has always been that way & I enjoy every minute of creating and being expressive. "
xo,
Kris.
