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DEFEND Kristina Quinones Acrylic Poured on Birch Panel 12 x 12 inches 2019 About Kristina Quinones: Kristina Quinones was born and raised in Connecticut. Received her bachelor's degree in Printmaking from the University of Connecticut in 2001 then moved to California. In 2005 she received her Masters of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the San Francisco Art Institute. Quinones has exhibited in group shows throughout the United States. Recently Quinones was awarded the Affiliate Program at the Headlands Center for the Arts and Artist in Residence at Chalk Hill Residency. "My work challenges the boundary between control and uncertainty.  The grounding I feel through my work is an expression of the space that exists between these two phenomena.  I mix my color and pour my paint, unsure of the outcome. I pick up the panel and start to dance with the movement of the paint as it slides from one side to the next.  As the layers of color accumulate on each painting, the opportunity to manipulate the space between control and uncertainty diminishes.  A sense of urgency arises, which is expressed in the textured movement of color.  Paradoxically, as the process unfolds, my desire to control dissipates, and I am left with the ambiguous feeling of uncertainty.  This cycle is repeated endlessly, incessantly, as if my will alone could leave its imprint.  Whereas in the past this ambiguity would disturb me, I now find the process reassuring.  It is clear that, despite my best intentions, each piece will choose its own path." MAISON 10 has chosen to support 10 charities. Please review our list selection and simply tell us which one of the 10 charities you would like to choose at checkout. MAISON 10 will make a 10% donation of the retail cost to your selected charity of choice.