Kristin Pluhacek’s pastel drawings are informed by close observation of the plants she cultivates in her backyard garden, particularly the spontaneous growth that emerges within the boundaries she imposes. Her work reflects the simultaneous experiences of the observer and the observed. Pluhacek’s work featuring ribbons and pools is similarly rooted in observation, with the act of looking leading to the discovery of underlying visual connections.
Pluhacek traveled as part of the State Department Arts Envoy and Art in Embassies programs to Asmara, Eritrea, where she worked with local artists on large-scale, collaborative paintings. She has also led many public art projects in her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, and is a member of the City of Omaha Public Art Commission. Pluhacek regularly exhibits her large-scale drawings in the Midwest, where her work is represented in numerous public and private collections.
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