About

Born in Manila, Philippines, Kristianne Molina received an MA in Critical Theory and the Arts at the School of Visual Arts in New York and a BFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Her interdisciplinary practices gravitate toward deconstructing natural dyeing techniques as a painting process, textiles, embroidery, installation, stop-motion, sculpture, installation, performance, wearable arts, and social engagement. The intention in her work is rooted in the Philippine-American diaspora and respond to current events prevalent in her generation. The research based practice with natural dyes stems from Philippine ancestral roots and textiles. The colors extracted from cochineal are linked to the history of Spanish and American colonization in the Philippines yet connected to a larger discussion on decolonization of agricultural plant species and the migration of peoples. Her ekphrastic approach to constructing with color, textiles, language, and various materials investigate the social, political, spiritual, ephemeral experiences and concepts of labor.


Studio B77 Mana Contemporary
888 Newark Ave. Jersey City, NJ 07304

District Gallery
Quezon City, Philippines
districtgallery@outlook.com

Contact
kristiannemolina@gmail.com