Krisanne Souter, born in 1979, is a Canadian artist who explores the connections between materials, nature, and feminine symbols. Growing up as a wilderness explorer and later training as a florist and potter, she developed her artistic skills at Sheridan College while raising her family in Northern Ontario.
Now based near Lake Superior, her artwork blends elements of nature with ancient feminine archetypes like the Mother and the Mystic. Drawing from her background in floristry and pottery, her creations are vibrant, intuitive, and dreamlike, inviting viewers to explore both the tangible and intangible aspects of existence.
Driven by curiosity, Souter embraces materials and techniques that have a life of their own, creating a sense of wonder and intimacy in her pieces. Ultimately, her art sparks curiosity and invites viewers on a journey of introspection, evoking a sense of wonder in those who encounter her work.
Krisanne Souter, born in 1979, is a Canadian artist exploring the connections between materials, nature, and feminine symbols. Growing up as a wilderness explorer and later training as a florist and potter, she developed her artistic skills at Sheridan College while raising her family in Northern Ontario.
In her art, Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises are common in her work. Drawing from her background in floristry and pottery, her creations are vibrant, intuitive, and dreamlike, inviting viewers to explore the tangible and intangible aspects of existence.
Driven by curiosity, Souter embraces materials and techniques that have a life of their own, creating a sense of wonder and intimacy in her pieces. Ultimately, her art sparks curiosity and invites viewers on a journey of introspection, evoking a sense of wonder in those who encounter her work.
Now based near Lake Superior, her surreal and abstract artworks, mainly in water-based media on paper, are celebrated internationally through exhibitions like the FCA Toronto Invitational Juried Art Show.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2015- Jade Wellness Gallery Space, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
- “I Am Here” Southampton Art Gallery, Southampton, Ontario, Canada
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023- Online Federation Showcase
- FCA Toronto Invitational Juried Art Show
- 45th Annual Bruce Peninsula Art Show
- 9th Annual Feast for the Eyes Juried Art Show, Southampton Art Gallery, Southampton, Ontario, Canada
- 8th Annual Feast for the Eyes Juried Art Show, Southampton Art Gallery, Southampton, Ontario, Canada
- Group Show in support of Amnesty International, LopLops, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada
AWARDS
2011- “Best in Show" 1st Place for "Eternal Refrain" (painting) at the 9th Annual Feast for the Eyes, Juried Art Show, Southampton Art Gallery, Southampton, Ontario, Canada
- “Visionary Award" for "Instinct Reverence" (painting) at the 8th Annual Feast for the Eyes, Juried Art Show, Southampton Art Gallery, Southampton, Ontario, Canada
- Frank Panabaker Award for Arts, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
MEMBERSHIP
2022-24- Federation of Canadian Artists, Active Membership
Krisanne Souter, born in 1979, is a Canadian artist exploring the connections between materials, nature, and feminine symbols. Growing up as a wilderness explorer and later training as a florist and potter, she developed her artistic skills at Sheridan College while raising her family in Northern Ontario.
In her art, Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises are common in her work. Drawing from her background in floristry and pottery, her creations are vibrant, intuitive, and dreamlike, inviting viewers to explore the tangible and intangible aspects of existence.
Driven by curiosity, Souter embraces materials and techniques that have a life of their own, creating a sense of wonder and intimacy in her pieces. Ultimately, her art sparks curiosity and invites viewers on a journey of introspection, evoking a sense of wonder in those who encounter her work.
Now based near Lake Superior, her surreal and abstract artworks, mainly in water-based media on paper, are celebrated internationally through exhibitions like the FCA Toronto Invitational Juried Art Show.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2015- Jade Wellness Gallery Space, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
- “I Am Here” Southampton Art Gallery, Southampton, Ontario, Canada
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023- Online Federation Showcase
- FCA Toronto Invitational Juried Art Show
- 45th Annual Bruce Peninsula Art Show
- 9th Annual Feast for the Eyes Juried Art Show, Southampton Art Gallery, Southampton, Ontario, Canada
- 8th Annual Feast for the Eyes Juried Art Show, Southampton Art Gallery, Southampton, Ontario, Canada
- Group Show in support of Amnesty International, LopLops, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada
AWARDS
2011- “Best in Show" 1st Place for "Eternal Refrain" (painting) at the 9th Annual Feast for the Eyes, Juried Art Show, Southampton Art Gallery, Southampton, Ontario, Canada
- “Visionary Award" for "Instinct Reverence" (painting) at the 8th Annual Feast for the Eyes, Juried Art Show, Southampton Art Gallery, Southampton, Ontario, Canada
- Frank Panabaker Award for Arts, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
MEMBERSHIP
2022-24- Federation of Canadian Artists, Active Membership