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Raised in the New York City area by parents of Dutch descent, Kris Campbell comes from a long line of flower bulb merchants. While she doesn't directly partake in the family business, her upbringing surrounded by warehouses brimming with bulbs and witnessing their vibrant bloom in Holland during spring profoundly influenced her. After pursuing studies in biology and art at Lafayette College, she found herself in Philadelphia, working as a graphic designer.

During her time in Philadelphia, Kris visited the Barnes Foundation, which led her to enroll in a three-year program. Over this period, she immersed herself in the world of art, regularly visiting the Barnes Foundation to study the works of modern masters like Matisse, Manet and Renoir, as well as developing a deep love for Byzantine art. Solidifying her identity as an artist, Kris further honed her skills at the School of Visual Arts, earning an MFA.

Currently, Kris Campbell is a conceptual artist, utilizing the metaphor of cross stitch to connect to the soul and connect souls. Her artistic endeavors extend beyond traditional mediums, engaging with the body, walls, rooms, trees, and fields, ultimately seeking to connect with the Earth.

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moments into momentous. My art weaves moments into the extraordinary, crafting a tapestry of experiences. Rooted in the grid's structure, I navigate color spectrums and delve into the sacred. As a conceptual artist, I use cross-stitch as a metaphor to explore the separateness and connections of souls. Through expansive yarn installations, life-sized embroideries, and photo compositions, I probe humanity's essence and inter-soul bonds. Acutely aware of my body as a vessel of pain, the 'x' symbolizes a barrier, a fascination driving me. Inspired by Holland's bulb fields, I see individual vibrancy magnify in unity, echoing life's enigmatic energy. Art is my soul's expression, forging universal connections