KRIS HAAS

EXCAVATING THROUGH TIME

‍ An excavation of self through the changing complexities of living with a brain injury.

MEMORY. MATERIAL. PERCEPTION. TIME.

Kris Haas

Abstract painting with a dark background, featuring a white semi-circular shape in the middle, with yellow and turquoise accents on the right side, and various scratches and lines across the surface.

Where Gesture Becomes Language And Surface Becomes Presence.

A black chalkboard with various random chalk smudges, scratches, and faint marks, with a small patch of yellowish paint at the bottom.
Abstract painting with shades of black, gray, and beige, featuring brushstrokes, scratched lines, and a central dark shape.
  • An abstract painting with dark and muted tones, displayed on a white gallery wall.

  • Abstract painting with dark upper and lower sections, a light horizontal band in the middle, and vertical and diagonal scratch marks.

  • A framed mirror with a woman in a black dress and high heels sitting with her legs apart, reflected in the mirror, surrounded by a potted plant, a large glass vase with dried flowers, and a decorative object in the corner.

  • Close-up of a wall with graffiti, handwritten notes, and paint supplies, including brushes and a small wooden box.

  • Modern living room with beige couch, a large abstract black painting on the wall, a wooden coffee table with magazines, and a gray wall.

  • An abstract painting with a predominantly dark background, featuring a pinkish-orange shape on the left, a beige rectangle below it, and various scratches and lines in red, white, and yellow.

  • An artist's workspace featuring a painting of a face in progress on a table, surrounded by art supplies, a paper towel, and a small green plant, with two abstract paintings hanging on the wall in the background.

  • Several black and white abstract artworks of elongated, curvy shapes are pinned on a white wall, with a workspace below that includes various art supplies, notebooks, and a framed portrait.

  • Close-up of a woman with dark lipstick and a gray knit sweater, in a cluttered art studio or workspace filled with paintings, art supplies, and equipment.

  • Abstract painting with dark green and maroon colors, featuring white and orange scratch-like marks and textures.

  • A black chalkboard with colorful chalk drawings of a tree with pink and yellow accents and words written in chalk, including 'Merry Christmas'.

  • Close-up of a person's hand with dirty fingernails, touching a surface with a thin layer of water or liquid on it.

  • Abstract painting with dark background and patches of pink, beige, and gray, hanging on a beige wall above a gray sofa with matching pillow, with a wooden coffee table and a plant partially visible on the left.

  • Close-up of a metallic surface with oil or water, showing swirling patterns and reflections.

  • An artist's studio with a black desk covered in art supplies and paintings, cluttered shelves filled with art materials, and multiple paintings on the walls and propped against furniture. The room has a bright ceiling light and a stained, paint-splattered floor.

  • Abstract painting with a mix of light and dark tones, featuring textured lines and scratch marks.

  • Books, plants, candles, and decorative rocks on a wooden table near a window.

  • A desk with various papers, a pair of glasses, and a computer monitor. Behind the desk, there are black and white photographs of a man, and above them, abstract black and white art pieces on the wall. There are also some plants on the desk.

  • An abstract painting with a black and white gradient on a canvas, placed on a worktable.

  • A woman with long, dark hair and bold makeup, wearing a dark top, taking a selfie indoors.