Kristine Kollasch Kristine Kollasch is an artist who works in many mediums, from steel, to clay and every color in-between. Her business, Fine Art & Creative Environments, which began over 18 years ago is an umbrella for many facets of art, including: fine art, murals & themed environments and public art. Her fine art can be found in residences and medical facilities from Canada to California. Her public work focuses on community based public art, involving youth and adults in the process enriching the lives of participants and elevate community pride. You’ll find her murals and tile projects throughout Tempe, Phoenix, Glendale and Peoria. Kollasch is a Valley Leadership Alumni, curates First Studio’s Gallery Space in downtown Phoenix, and has donated her time and talents for nearly 20 years to work with the youth and serve on the Board of Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona. She is a two-time Governors Arts’ Awards nominee and recipient of the 2014 Phoenix Mayors Arts Award. Artist Statement Three Musicians is a piece originally created for an invitational show where 10 artists were asked to collect some “good trash” from the Chandler, Az recycling facility and transform it into Art. In my piece you will find parts of an ironing board, a washing machine, a gas patio heater and those sunglasses you finally found with a crunch beneath your foot, along with lots of other repurposed treasures. Enjoy exploring. www.ArtandEnvironments.com
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