Karn Knutson

Isn’t life lovely when you look at it, just right, or crooked, or without your eyes at all?

My art is what’s going on in and outside of my head. How I see the world and what I’m doing in it. Through figurative abstract expressionism, I utilize vibrant colors and subjects that range from austere and contemplative to whimsical and curious. I try to capture moments and gestures that live beyond the edge of the paper, letting the viewer find their own story in how I’ve interpreted the world.

I fell in love with the immediacy and unique visual depth of one-of-a-kind oil monotypes in university. They provided a balance to the precision of studying graphic design. There is a serendipity to the process, the moment when I have to turn over control to the press, and let the universe finish what I’ve created.

Having recently moved back to the US, I’m excited to be a part of the vibrancy of Austin. Finding new inspiration in the place and people.