Kristina Fjellman, an artist and performer based in Minnesota, skillfully combines sculpture and performance in her captivating projects. Her sculptures have been displayed in exhibitions across the central United States, earning her prestigious grants.
Fjellman collaborates with local theater companies in Minneapolis, such as Sandbox Theatre and The Winding Sheet Outfit, where she has taken on leadership roles in projects like "The Golden Record Project." With a background in Art and Theater Education from St. Catherine University, Fjellman explores the idea of individual elements coming together to form a greater whole, drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature. Her recent works play with light and shadow to highlight color, texture, and form, creating a connection between imagination and reality inspired by the natural world.
Fjellman's illustrious career has seen her artwork exhibited across several states, earning her multiple prestigious awards and securing placements in both public and private collections of distinction.
Kristina Fjellman, a Minnesota-based visual artist and performer, finds her passion in projects that seamlessly blend these two artistic realms. Her sculptures have graced exhibitions across the Midwest and Twin Cities, earning her the prestigious Jerome Fiber Art Project Grant for 2010-2011 at the MN Textile Center. Her performances, a staple of Twin Cities productions, include notable collaborations with local theater companies such as Sandbox Theatre and The Winding Sheet Outfit. Noteworthy among these is her role as Project Lead for the mesmerizing performance/installation pieces, "The Golden Record Project" and "Yes No Maybe" with Sandbox Theatre, as well as her contributions to the acclaimed remounts of "Theater of the Tiny Clandestines."
A St. Catherine University alumna with a MAED in Art and Theater Education, Kristina is deeply embedded in the artistic community as an ensemble member of Sandbox Theatre and a founding member of The Winding Sheet Outfit.
In her artistic journey, Kristina delves into the concept of parts forming a whole, a notion rooted in nature's grand design. She meticulously crafts each element, celebrating their individuality, yet recognizing their collective power when brought together. From the subtle shifts within the human body to the cosmic dance of galaxies, Kristina seeks to capture the essence of movement within her creations.
In her recent works, Kristina explores the interplay of depth and layering, skillfully manipulating light and shadow to accentuate the intricacies of color, texture, and form. Embracing a more painterly approach, her pieces pay homage to abstract shapes and colors, offering a captivating glimpse into her artistic evolution.
Inspired by the vivid palette and dynamic compositions of the natural world, Kristina's artwork serves as a bridge between imagination and reality. Each piece in her collection is a testament to her boundless curiosity and profound connection to the universe that surrounds us.
EXHIBITIONS
2024- Visual Art Exhibition at Hallberg Center for the Arts, Wyoming, MN
- Animal. Vegetable. Mineral. at Squirrel Haus Arts, Minneapolis, MN
- Performance Piece for Rage. Remember. Renew. at Form + Content Gallery, Minneapolis, MN
- Horrified II: Season of the Witch at Squirrel Haus Arts, Minneapolis, MN
- Welcome to the Aughts at Squirrel Haus Arts, Minneapolis, MN
- Horrified: Fear. Feminism. Fiber Arts. at Squirrel Haus Arts, Minneapolis, MN
- Fine Arts Exhibition 2022 at MN State Fair
- MPLSART Sketchbook Project Exhibition at Gamut Gallery, Minneapolis, MN
- Fiber Optics Solo Exhibition at Gilded Pear Gallery, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Layers Exhibition in Inez Greenberg Gallery at Artistry, Bloomington, MN
- Wet Paint Staff & Friends Exhibition at NewStudio Gallery, St. Paul, MN
- What is Forbidden? The Women's Art Institute 20th Anniversary Exhibition at St. Catherine University
- Shifting Constants at NewStudio Gallery, St. Paul, MN
- Fine Arts Exhibition 2019 at the MN State Fair
- Reflection & Refraction at The Phipps Galleries, Hudson, WI
- Apparent Magnitude exhibition at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Vision + Vocation: St. Catherine Alumnae Invitational Exhibition at St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN
- Fine Arts Exhibition 2016 at the MN State Fair – Honorable Mention
- Exhibiting artist for Healing Arts Program at Hudson Hospital, Hudson, WI
- Made Here: Brilliance! Juried installation in storefront in downtown Minneapolis; collaboration with ceramic artist Jennica Kruse
- 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition at The MacRostie Art Center, Grand Rapids, MN – Honorable Mention
- Featured artist in Whittier Alliance as part of Artists in Storefronts
- Jerome Fiber Artist Project Grant Exhibition Spaces Between at MN Textile Center
- North of the 45th Juried Exhibition at The DeVos Art Museum, Marquette, MI
EDUCATION
2007- Received Masters of Arts in Education (MAED) in Visual Art and Theater from St. Catherine University
- Received BA in Theatre with minor in Film Studies from St. Catherine University
HONORS & AWARDS
- Juror for “Frameworks” exhibition at Gilded Pear Gallery in Cedar Rapids, IA (Oct 2017)
- “Honorable Mention – Fiber/Textiles” in MN State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition (2016)
- Jerome Fiber Artist Project Grant Recipient for 2010-2011 at MN Textile Center
- “Honorable Mention- 3D” in 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition at MacRostie Art Center
- Received “Best in Show” award in Savoring Summer Juried Art Exhibition at AZ Gallery
COLLECTIONS
2022- Radial Constellation - Custom commission for Private Wealth in Cedar Rapids, IA
- Elemental - Four-panel custom commission for Canopy by Hilton in Minneapolis
- Two sculptures in the College of St. Catherine Permanent Collection, purchased in 2007 & Installation Borealis
- Lynnhurst Church in Minneapolis
Kristina Fjellman, a Minnesota-based visual artist and performer, finds her passion in projects that seamlessly blend these two artistic realms. Her sculptures have graced exhibitions across the Midwest and Twin Cities, earning her the prestigious Jerome Fiber Art Project Grant for 2010-2011 at the MN Textile Center. Her performances, a staple of Twin Cities productions, include notable collaborations with local theater companies such as Sandbox Theatre and The Winding Sheet Outfit. Noteworthy among these is her role as Project Lead for the mesmerizing performance/installation pieces, "The Golden Record Project" and "Yes No Maybe" with Sandbox Theatre, as well as her contributions to the acclaimed remounts of "Theater of the Tiny Clandestines."
A St. Catherine University alumna with a MAED in Art and Theater Education, Kristina is deeply embedded in the artistic community as an ensemble member of Sandbox Theatre and a founding member of The Winding Sheet Outfit.
In her artistic journey, Kristina delves into the concept of parts forming a whole, a notion rooted in nature's grand design. She meticulously crafts each element, celebrating their individuality, yet recognizing their collective power when brought together. From the subtle shifts within the human body to the cosmic dance of galaxies, Kristina seeks to capture the essence of movement within her creations.
In her recent works, Kristina explores the interplay of depth and layering, skillfully manipulating light and shadow to accentuate the intricacies of color, texture, and form. Embracing a more painterly approach, her pieces pay homage to abstract shapes and colors, offering a captivating glimpse into her artistic evolution.
Inspired by the vivid palette and dynamic compositions of the natural world, Kristina's artwork serves as a bridge between imagination and reality. Each piece in her collection is a testament to her boundless curiosity and profound connection to the universe that surrounds us.
EXHIBITIONS
2024- Visual Art Exhibition at Hallberg Center for the Arts, Wyoming, MN
- Animal. Vegetable. Mineral. at Squirrel Haus Arts, Minneapolis, MN
- Performance Piece for Rage. Remember. Renew. at Form + Content Gallery, Minneapolis, MN
- Horrified II: Season of the Witch at Squirrel Haus Arts, Minneapolis, MN
- Welcome to the Aughts at Squirrel Haus Arts, Minneapolis, MN
- Horrified: Fear. Feminism. Fiber Arts. at Squirrel Haus Arts, Minneapolis, MN
- Fine Arts Exhibition 2022 at MN State Fair
- MPLSART Sketchbook Project Exhibition at Gamut Gallery, Minneapolis, MN
- Fiber Optics Solo Exhibition at Gilded Pear Gallery, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Layers Exhibition in Inez Greenberg Gallery at Artistry, Bloomington, MN
- Wet Paint Staff & Friends Exhibition at NewStudio Gallery, St. Paul, MN
- What is Forbidden? The Women's Art Institute 20th Anniversary Exhibition at St. Catherine University
- Shifting Constants at NewStudio Gallery, St. Paul, MN
- Fine Arts Exhibition 2019 at the MN State Fair
- Reflection & Refraction at The Phipps Galleries, Hudson, WI
- Apparent Magnitude exhibition at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Vision + Vocation: St. Catherine Alumnae Invitational Exhibition at St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN
- Fine Arts Exhibition 2016 at the MN State Fair – Honorable Mention
- Exhibiting artist for Healing Arts Program at Hudson Hospital, Hudson, WI
- Made Here: Brilliance! Juried installation in storefront in downtown Minneapolis; collaboration with ceramic artist Jennica Kruse
- 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition at The MacRostie Art Center, Grand Rapids, MN – Honorable Mention
- Featured artist in Whittier Alliance as part of Artists in Storefronts
- Jerome Fiber Artist Project Grant Exhibition Spaces Between at MN Textile Center
- North of the 45th Juried Exhibition at The DeVos Art Museum, Marquette, MI
EDUCATION
2007- Received Masters of Arts in Education (MAED) in Visual Art and Theater from St. Catherine University
- Received BA in Theatre with minor in Film Studies from St. Catherine University
HONORS & AWARDS
- Juror for “Frameworks” exhibition at Gilded Pear Gallery in Cedar Rapids, IA (Oct 2017)
- “Honorable Mention – Fiber/Textiles” in MN State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition (2016)
- Jerome Fiber Artist Project Grant Recipient for 2010-2011 at MN Textile Center
- “Honorable Mention- 3D” in 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition at MacRostie Art Center
- Received “Best in Show” award in Savoring Summer Juried Art Exhibition at AZ Gallery
COLLECTIONS
2022- Radial Constellation - Custom commission for Private Wealth in Cedar Rapids, IA
- Elemental - Four-panel custom commission for Canopy by Hilton in Minneapolis
- Two sculptures in the College of St. Catherine Permanent Collection, purchased in 2007 & Installation Borealis
- Lynnhurst Church in Minneapolis