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Kristina Nobleman

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After a long digital retreat and break from the studio, I’m beginning to emerge out of my cocoon and into creative action. Taking my time, but excited about some new ideas and upcoming commissions in development. 

#kristinanobleman #beginagain
Thrilled to have my work installed at the beautiful @fairmontorchid and to be featured by @kevinbarryartadvisory in their publication Elevate by KBAA. 

“When our art advisors first saw Kristina Nobleman’s work, we were drawn to her organ
I am so lucky to have a studio on a beautiful little farm in Sonoma. This cozy spot is where I sometimes come if I need a not so subtle reminder to get myself back on track and just move through doing the work. 
Thanks @terraplanefarm for providing t
I’m so pleased with this private commission for a beautiful residence in Portola Valley. The project was especially meaningful since I happen to have grown up around the corner in a house designed & built by my amazing father. Working on th
These sweet little landscape prints are up for auction @incahootsresidency fundraiser along with work from a great selection of artists (printmakers and beyond!) The in person event is this Sat 3/15. Tickets available @incahootsresidency  where you c
I’ve never shown a print matted and framed before, but liked how this one looked mocked up here in situ with space around the print and a white frame. It helps evoke the fresh feeling of the ocean. 

Wave Topography 
Relief monotype print
36&rd
Last weekend to see the True North exhibition @dirosaart. The show features an amazing group of Northern California artists, the gallery is gorgeous and the grounds spectacular. Don’t miss it! Show closes Feb 16th. 

#kristinanobleman #windprin
I’ve been exploring soft hanging as a new way of showing my work. Not confined by the boundaries of a panel or frame, the paper is free to fully express its tactile  and sculptural characteristics. 
Another added benefit is that it is easy to r
Clean washi paper has a presence all its own. The pleated paper is wrapped over a printed horizon line. What does the pleating evoke for you ? 

Shadowlands
20” x 16” x 1.5”
Shibori wrinkled paper over monotype print mounted on pane
Both of these works are conceived around capturing weather events in motion. There’s a subtle iridescent glow emanating from the surface of the print and a translucency in the glaze of the vessel that really speak to each other. 

Cloud Topogra
I began this series by printing frayed textile fragments in stark black and white onto Japanese kozo paper. The unraveling fibers seemed to echo the natural horizon lines around my Northern California home and I came to consider these landscape works
New commissioned work in the studio before it was installed in a beautiful home in Portola Valley. I love the movement these have together. 

Portola Fog
Shibori wrinkled monotype print on kozo paper, tissue paper, thread
108” x 32” 

#kr