Joanie Krug

Artist Statement

Joanie Krug is attracted to the unexpected, even the random event that occurs for each of us on a daily basis. Her work challenges us to embrace the turnarounds in life that leave us with a different perspective and invites us to land in a new space.
The painting process is an eventful journey- incorporating layers of paint and mark making to finally land on a moment of resolution. Gestural and emotive figuration is at the core of her efforts. The challenge to form a symbiotic relationship between color and shape has guided her intent in her paintings
Originally, Portland based visual artist, now a resident of Asheville, North Carolina, her subject matter predominantly focuses on women in expressive emotional and social moments. The spontaneity of gesture fuels the spirit of her imagery. Most recently, Joanie has also been exploring different ways that color, space and design inhabit the rectangle. Her paintings emote energy and emotion with a varied palette and brushstroke..
Up until her relocation to Asheville NC in late 2024, Joanie had been a member of Gallery 114 in Portland, Oregon, having joined the collective in November 2014. Her paintings have been exhibited in a variety of other galleries in Washington DC, San Francisco, and Portland. She has participated in several exhibitions in her current location including a four person show at Little Animal Space Gallery, Pink Dog Creative Gallery and Upmarket Gallery in her new home town. Over the past several years, Joanie’s work has become a part of personal collections throughout the US and in South Africa. Although she has been taking advantage of a myriad of workshops both locally and nationally based, she is virtually a self taught painter.