Joanie Krug

Artist Statement

Originally, Portland based visual artist, now a resident of Asheville, North Carolina, working in both charcoal and oils, 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. Moving away from more graphic descriptions , her paintings emote energy and emotion with a varied palette and brushstroke.
The painting process is an eventful journey- incorporating layers of effort to finally land on a moment of resolution. The challenge to form a symbiotic relationship between color and shape has guided her intent in her paintings