I am a natural born sociologist and philosopher, seeking to understand my community and environment, and my relation to them, through process-centered art. My work curiously dissects and unveils threads across human experiences, memories, and ideas, and has ranged from physical mixed media prints and sculptures to curated art experiences. Richly rooted in forming connections and storytelling, my creative practice has seamlessly led me to the film industry where I work in the art department making and handling props or art directing.
Kristen Crouch (b. 1991) received a BFA in photography with a minor in sculpture from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, GA (2014). She has had solo exhibitions in Savannah (I Will Live On [2014]) and her hometown of Wilmington (Landscape and Memory [2018], a collaboration with LOCAL: Art + Ideas). She has also organized exhibitions in Wilmington, including Full Frontal (2017). Omni (2016), and Thirty Under 30: An International Young Artist Group Exhibition (2015). Crouch has participated in group shows in Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York City, and North Carolina. From 2017 to 2020, Kristen served as the curator and art director for the Museum of Dead Words, an interactive hip-hop theatre experience that seeks to inspire empathy in the mercurial age of the Internet through the exploration words and communication. Kristen lives in Wilmington, North Carolina and enjoys deep conversations, homemaking, long nature walks, kayaking, gardening and cooking when not working in the Art Department for Film and TV.
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PRESS
2018
Encore Magazine: SPIRITUAL JOURNEY: Kristen Crouch discusses her most challenging work yet in ‘Landscape and Memory’, Shea Carver
WECT News: Artist's immersive installation explores memory and nostalgia, Ashlea Kosikowski
Star News: Art in Wilmington: New Exhibits Coming June 1-2, Justin Lacy
2017
Voice Mag: 11 words died on the internet and what happened next is shocking, Tom Inniss
WECT News: The 11 words on the internet that turn conversations into fights, Ben Smart
Encore Magazine: EPISTOLARY EPIGRAPHS: Brooklyn-based rapper Dyalekt explores the misuse of language through theatrical hip-hop at Wabi Sabi Warehouse, James McCrea
WHQR: Communique: "Museum of Dead Words" In Wabi Sabi Warehouse Friday & Saturday, Gina Gambony
Wilma Magazine: Artistic Impressions, Elizabeth White
WWAY: 'Full Frontal' aims to open conversation about nude art, Randy Aldridge
Star News: 'Full Frontal', a nude art show at Wabi Sabi Warehouse, aims to start conversations, Justin Lacy
Wilmington Magazine: Working Through the Layers, Kim Henry
ArtsNow NC, Guest Blog: ‘Full Frontal’ to show the naked body in all ‘sizes, media and interpretations’, Mike Williams
Encore Magazine: Earth Unleashed: Wabi Sabi Warehouse hosts ‘Flou(we)r: Find Us Here’ exhibit, featuring four local artists, Emily Truss
2016
Star News: In Wilmington, unease of 2016 produced excellent art exhibits, Justin Lacy
WECT: Omni Art Exhibit at Acme Art Studios, WECT Staff
Encore: EXPOSING ARTISTRY: New photography show takes over Brooklyn Arts Center on Sunday,
ArtsNow NC Guest Blog: Wilmington Artists Create 'Omni', Mike Williams
WHQR: Communique: Interactive Exhibit 'Omni' Opens at Acme Friday, June 24, Gina Gambony
Star News: Young Artists Get Experiemental and Interactive With 'Omni', Justin Lacy
ArtsNow NC: Kristen Crouch turns nostalgia into 'positive, active energy', Mike Williams
ArtsNow NC: The Silver Peak of Acme, Laken Geiger
WECT News: Acme Art Goes Digital, Aj Ricketts
2015
Star News: 10 Art Shows That Caught Our Eye in 2015, Justin Lacy
Star News: Acme Art has a show for the 'Under 30' Crowd, Justin Lacy
Encore Magazine: Showcasing Youth: ‘30 Under 30’ opens this Friday at Acme Studios, Christian Podgaysky
Wilma Magazine, March Spotlight: Competition for Young Artists, Kate Kuchtjak
Encore Magazine: Fueled With Diversity: Artfuel Vol. 40 displays varied works by local artists
2014
Savannah Art Informer: “I Will Live On” explores the mortality of our memories, Alexandra Jones
SCAD District: Boundary Hall bumped off, sculpture minor bumped up to Atlanta, Andrea Six and Yves Jeffcoat
SCAD District: Sculpture students bid Boundary Hall goodbye, Andrea Six
Savannah Art Informer: Breaking the Mold: The Foundry Show opens with a vibrant reception, Lauren Flotte
SCAD District: Cast iron and bronze works exhibited at Sicky Nar Nar, Amanda Surowitz