Raised in New Jersey, Kristina is no stranger to busy cities. She is drawn to the chaotic allure of midwest weather, and the bustling contemporary art scene of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
Kristina works primarily in acrylic paint, however she mixes other media into her paintings when the opportunity arises. She is inspired by nuance, color theory, and unconventional composition. She uses color and stroke boldly while still emphasizing the underlying character of her subject. She has works in private collections all across the United States, and is actively exhibiting her work in galleries and national competitions.
Campanella Gallery
Park University
BFA Exhibition
Works by painter Kristina Rackin, and ceramics artist Connor Lee.
December 2019
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2017-2020 BFA Studio Art | Park University, Parkville, Missouri
Minor in Art History
Honors: summa cum laude (GPA: 4.0)
Awards: Presidential Scholar Award2007 Summer Workshop Scholarship Recipient | Peter’s Valley School of Craft, Layton, NJ
2006-2009 BFA Candidate, Studio Art | Kean University, Union, New Jersey
2005-2006 The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2003-2005 Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Selected Group Exhibitions
2021 – Jones Gallery, April Group Art Show, Kansas City, Missouri
2021 – Jones Gallery, February Group Art Show, Kansas City, Missouri
2020 – Park University President’s Office, President’s Award, Selected Works, Jan-May
2019 – Campanella Gallery, Park University BFA Duo Exhibition, Parkville, Missouri
2019 – Park University President’s Office, President’s Award, Selected Works, Jan-May
Private Commissions and Collections
2021 - Private collection, Princeton, NJ
2021 - Private collection, Sayreville, NJ
2021 - Landscape Commission, private collection, Pittsburgh, PA
2020 - Portrait Commission, private collection, Kearny, MO
2020 - Portrait Commission, private collection, Parkville, MO
2020 - Portrait Commission, private collection, Parkville, MO
2020 - Portrait Commission, private collection, Parkville, MO
2020 - Portrait Commission, private collection, Smithville, MO
2020 - Portrait Commission, private collection, Peoria, OH
2020 - Portrait Commission, private collection, Springfield, MO
2019 - Figurative Commission, private collection, Seattle, WA
2019 - Portrait Commission, private collection, Smithville, MO