Featured Artist
Krissie Amaral
Krissie Amaral grew up in Brampton Ontario, always interested in creative pursuits. She graduated from Glow Academy, earning certifications in Makeup Artistry and Advanced Bridal Makeup. She then began her pursuit of art at George Brown in 2009, earning a certificate in Art and Design. Later she returned to follow her passion at Sheridan College in 2017, where she obtained a Bachelor of Craft and Design, specializing in glass and earning a certificate in creative studies. She furthered her education in glass by attending two courses at the Corning Museum of Glass in 2019, with Ross Richmond and Peadar Lamb, where she developed her skills in two different disciplines. She continued to hone her stained glass skills and take part in the community through her involvement with The Stonehouse of Campbellville. She volunteered with the Glass Art Association of Canada between 2020 and 2022 as a Board Director and Communications Team member. She had announced her return to the board at the 2023 Annual General Meeting, a few months before her passing.
Glass, to me, is magic. The way it interacts with light is especially interesting; I feel this interaction can be so emotive and whimsical. Glass is more than a medium though... it is a community, and GAAC works to connect Canadian glass artists across the country.
Krissie Amaral
Creative Process
My artistic research is exploring existentialism within the human condition. Multidisciplinary artist using the reflective medium of glass to evoke a visceral meditative reaction from the viewer. Experimenting with mirrors and various techniques such as glass painting and soldering assembly. Inspired by the Baroque ornamentation and its expressive movement as well as the idea of the ‘memento mori’. Contrasting the once bourgeoisie in a contemporary context of mass production.
My work focuses on capturing thoughts and creating "portals" of my experiences. These ambiguous works have autobiographical references that are filtered through a creative lens, allowing for a deeper understanding of "self"
Krissie's Work
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